Persia Collection (#79)

Sculpted rock relief at Shapour (Bishapur), Iran
A sculpted rock relief at Shapour (Bishapur), Iran. 1818

Breakfast in a Persian house with several men sitting on carpets. 1818

Curtained litter and cavalry exercise, Persia
Two Persian images. The first, entitled Takht-e-Ravan, shows a curtained litter being escorted by horsemen. The second, entitled The Key Kaj Exercise, shows two horsemen

Persian Garden - Chiraz, Iran
Chiraz (Shiraz) in southwestern Iran - a Persian Garden Date: circa 1910s

Tehran, Iran - Saadabad Palace
The Saadabad Palace - a palace built by the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran in the Shemiran area of Tehran. Date: 1903

Russian soldiers in Iran - they were there for a festival it appears Date: circa 1910s

Date picking and collecting - Iran
The Date Industry in Iran - picking, sorting and boxing. Date: circa 1910s

The Shah of Persia with the King of Belgium

Sitting by a well, Bushehr, Iran
A man sitting by a well, Bushehr (Bushire), Iran Date: circa 1900

Arabian Tableware and dining scene. Date: 1904

An operation at Yezd Hospital, Iran
An operation at Yezd (Mission) Hospital, Iran, A card produced by the Medical Mission Auxiliary, London Date: 1907

The Quayside at Pirebazar - Iran - a village in Northern Iran on the Capian Sea Coast Date: circa 1906

Crimea - The Russian Consulate
Crimea (Tauris) - The Russian Consulate Date: circa 1910s

Minister of War and Minister of the Interior, Iran
His Excellency Mr. Sapah Dare Aezem, Minister of War and Chief of the Revolutionaries in Rasht and Sardare Asad, Minister of the Interior and Chief of the Bakhtiaris of Ispahan. Date: circa 1909

Shah of Persia and Grand Vizier
Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (18311896) - the Shah of Persia between 1848 and 1896, pictured with his Grand Vizier (Atabeg-e-Azam) and entourage. Date: circa 1895

Kazvine, Iran
Qazvin (also spelled as Qazwin or Ghazvin) - the largest city and capital of the Province of Qazvin in Iran. Date: circa 1910s

The delivery and weighing of textiles - Iran
The delivery and weighing of textiles with scales on a simple three post frame at Qazvin Iran Date: circa 1903

Taqwasan carvings, Iran
Taqwasan (or Taq-e Bostan / Taq-i-Bustan) - a series of large rock reliefs from the Sassanid Empire era of Ancient Persia, the Iranian dynasty which ruled western Asia from 226 to 650 AD

Mules carry children in pannier seats
Women and children carried in pannier seating on a mule - Iran Date: 1913

Tehran, Iran - Imperial Palace Date: circa 1910s

Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar of Persia
Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, (1853 1907) (Muzaffarid-Din Shah Qajar) - the fifth Qajarid Shah of Persia. Ruled between the years 1896 and 1907. circa 1896

Workmen laying an oil pipeline in Persia for the BP company. Date: circa 1925

Turkish troops in Persia, WW1
Turkish troops in Persia during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

The Road to Damavand, Iran
A summer camp on the road to Damavand - a city in Tehran Province in Iran. This scene could be a gathering to celebrate the opening of a new road through the mountains to Damavand. Date: circa 1904

Ottoman Turkish Map of Southern Iraq
Ottoman Turkish Map of the southern province of Iraq and the territory which is now Kuwait, The area depicted focusses on Basra and the Shatt al-Arab region leading out into the Persian Gulf

Russian troops entering a Persian town, WW1
Russian troops under General Baratoff (centre, wearing a light-coloured hat) entering a Persian town on horseback during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

Tabriz, Iran - Fruit Seller
A Beautiful early photographic picture postcard showing a Fruit Seller. Rather bizarrely there is a partial view of a chap on a ladder emerging into the top-right hand corner of the shot - what he is

Poster advertising trips to Iran, featuring an ancient sculpture. 20th century

The Queen entertains the Shah of Persia
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh entertain the Shah and Queen Soraya of Persia to luncheon at Buckingham Palace. With them are Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Date: 1955

Title page, Account of the Kingdom of Caubul
Title page, An account of the Kingdom of Caubul, and its dependencies in Persia Tartary, and India; comprising a view of the Afghaun nation, and a history of the Dooraunee Monarchy

British Consulate General Headquarters, Bushehr
The British Consulate General Headquarters at Bushehr (Bushire), Iran Date: circa 1903

Imams in Iran
Image of two Imams chatting man to man in Iran Date: circa 1910s

Persia Launched
Steamship launched at the Robert Napier & Sons shipyard at Govan, Glasgow. At the time she is the largest steamship afloat and wins the Blue Riband in 1856. Date: 3 July 1855

Various Coats of Arms
Coats of arms of emperors, empresses and kings around the world (China, Japan, Persia, Ethiopia...) in the 18th century. Date: circa 1760

View of dry riverbed, East Bank, Mand River, Zagros Mountains, Iran

One of the first depictions of the wheel, on a bas-relief of a chariot. The bas-relief was one of the earliest known representations of the wheel

Arabic science timeline. The Golden Age of Arabic Science occurred in the period from the 8th century to the 12th century

PERSIAN MINIATURE, 1567. The Tax Collector

PANC2A-00020
Charge of the Persians scythe chariots against the army of Alexander the Great. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Shah of Iran Mozaffar 0od-Din
Mozaffar 0od-Din, Shah of Iran after assassination of his father in 1896. Digitally colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

PANC2A-00006
Alexanders charge at Granicus, defeating the Persians, 334 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

PANC2A-00039
Xerxes I, the great king of ancient Persia, on his throne. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

A man and Woman of Iran (Persia). A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Arab women preparing trays of sweetmeatsm or Baklava in Iran

A Laugh between friends - Iran
3 Friends sharing a joke at Bushehr (Bushire), Iran

Early Hollywood actress dressed as a Shah

The Shah received by Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle
The arrival of his Majesty Nasr-ed-din, the Shah of Persia on his second visit to England, kissing the hand of the Queen

Persian lady - Art Nouveau
A persian woman in art nouveau style wearing elaborate gilt headdress

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Persia, a land steeped in rich history and captivating beauty. From the vast Empire of King Alexander the Great to the modern-day bustling cityscape of Tehran, it has always been a land of wonder. As we gaze upon the ancient map depicting the empire that once stretched far and wide, we are reminded of Persia's grandeur. Its borders encompassing Iran, its heart and soul, where Tehran stands tall with an elevated skyline that offers breathtaking views from the Roof of Iran Park. But Persia's influence extends beyond its own borders. As we explore another map illustrating travels across Africa by brave explorers, we realize how Persian culture has left indelible marks on distant lands. The Coronation of the Shah of Iran serves as a testament to their power and prestige. Intriguingly intertwined with religion is Ahura Mazda - a deity revered by Zoroastrians who have long called Persia home. Their faith intertwines with history as Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi takes center stage alongside his third wife Farah Diba in an image frozen in time. The legacy continues with Reza Shah Pahlavi, whose reign brought about significant transformations within Persia. Like Ancient Greeks valiantly holding Thermopylae pass against all odds, he too fought for his nation's progress amidst challenges faced along the way. With every turn of a page or glance at another map showcasing Asia or 19th-century Persia, it becomes evident that this land holds stories untold waiting to be discovered. A painting depicting Esther before Ahasuerus reminds us how art flourished under Persian patronage during Safavid dynasty rule. Delving deeper into history reveals hidden treasures like Persian manuscripts dating back centuries ago - windows into a world filled with knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations. Persia beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in its vibrant tapestry of culture, art, and heritage.