Persian Collection (#4)

Persan Chinchilla Cat
LA-1001 Persian Chinchilla Cat Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Persian Cat - Santa look in basket in Christmas hat and tie
ANZ-3-M1 Persian Cat - Santa look in basket in Christmas hat and tie Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White Persian Cat, 1877
A white Persian cat outdoors

Henry Martyn
HENRY MARTYN English missionary and orientalist; translated the New Testament into Hindustani and Psalms into Persian

Events / Greece
At SALAMIS, the Greek fleet of 370 vessels defeats the Persian fleet of 1000+, thus forcing Xerxes to cancel his plan to invade Greece

Triumph of Shapur I over the Roman emperor Valerian (241-272), Sassanid relief, Naqsh-e Rostam, necropolis, Fars Province, Iran

A Qajar prince, possibly by Mohammad Sadgeh (oil on canvas)
8620104 A Qajar prince, possibly by Mohammad Sadgeh (oil on canvas) by Qajar School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A Qajar prince)

Portrait of Fath Ali shah, unknown artist (oil on canvas)
8620102 Portrait of Fath Ali shah, unknown artist (oil on canvas) by Qajar School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Portrait of Fath Ali shah, unknown artist)

George IV's persian horses, Henry B Chalon (oil on canvas)
8620095 George IV's persian horses, Henry B Chalon (oil on canvas) by Chalon, Henry Bernard (1770-1849); Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran

A prince fighting with a dragon, Mohammad Sadegh (oil on canvas)
8620114 A prince fighting with a dragon, Mohammad Sadegh (oil on canvas) by Iranian School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A prince fighting with a dragon)

A man in persian costume, unknown artist, Safavid period (oil on canvas)
8620117 A man in persian costume, unknown artist, Safavid period (oil on canvas) by Iranian School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A man in persian costume)

A Qajar prince, possibly Bahram Mirza, Abolhassan (oil on canvas)
8620109 A Qajar prince, possibly Bahram Mirza, Abolhassan (oil on canvas) by Qajar School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A Qajar prince)

A young woman, by a follower of Mohammad Hassan, unknown artist (oil on canvas)
8620108 A young woman, by a follower of Mohammad Hassan, unknown artist (oil on canvas) by Qajar School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A young woman)

A Zand prince, unknown artist (oil on canvas)
8620113 A Zand prince, unknown artist (oil on canvas) by Iranian School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A Zand prince, unknown artist, oil on canvas)

Dancing woman, unknown artist (oil on canvas)
8620105 Dancing woman, unknown artist (oil on canvas) by Qajar School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Dancing woman, unknown artist, oil on canvas)

A young woman, unknown artist (oil on canvas)
8620103 A young woman, unknown artist (oil on canvas) by Qajar School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A young woman, unknown artist, oil on canvas)

Manichaean Priests, Manichaean miniature with text in Uigur (vellum)
CHT207405 Manichaean Priests, Manichaean miniature with text in Uigur (vellum) by Turkestan School; Ruins of Idikut-Shahri, Turfan

Persian police, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Persian police, 1918.

Palace attendants (runners), Persia, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Palace attendants (runners), Persia, 1918.

Persian troops - camel artillery, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Persian troops - camel artillery, 1918.

Persia - Mohmammedan priests, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Persia - Mohmammedan priests, between c1910 and c1915.

Shah of Persia arriving in Ourmiah, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Shah of Persia arriving in Ourmiah, 1911. Shows visit of Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898-1930), to Urmia, Iran.

"Esther's Banquet", by E. Armitage, from the Liverpool Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1865. Creator: Unknown
"Esther's Banquet", by E. Armitage, from the Liverpool Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1865. Engraving of a painting

Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho)
8656920 Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in Twenty-four Languages)

Golfspiel / Golf Game (colour litho)
8666149 Golfspiel / Golf Game (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfspiel)

Map showing the Timurid Empire (print)
7420052 Map showing the Timurid Empire (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342606 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Plans of Ports, Dalrymple, Alexander published in 1791. A plane chart of the Gulf of Persia, by Lieut
7340868 Plans of Ports, Dalrymple, Alexander published in 1791. A plane chart of the Gulf of Persia, by Lieut. John Cant 1773, 1791 (print) by Dalrymple

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342607 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342604 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Persian limestone bull's head
5305180 Persian limestone bull's head.; (add.info.: Persian limestone bull's head from the Achaemenian Period. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Groom with a Horse, Sadiqi Beg Afshar, 1603-4 (watercolour, gouache, white colour, ink on paper)
FIA5634322 A Groom with a Horse, Sadiqi Beg Afshar, 1603-4 (watercolour, gouache, white colour, ink on paper); State Hermitage Museum, St

King Darius III of Persia
6266323 King Darius III of Persia; (add.info.: King Darius III of Persia, c. 380 -330 BC. Last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Caraway, Carum carvi
5856015 Caraway, Carum carvi; (add.info.: Caraway, Carum carvi. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum
5856358 Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum; (add.info.: Persian or florist's cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, pink and white flowers and purple underside leaves)

Suleiman of Persia, 1648-1694 (engraving)
6116873 Suleiman of Persia, 1648-1694 (engraving); (add.info.: Born Sam Mirza and known subsequently by his first dynastic name of Safi II)

Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print)
7420047 Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304569 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel)
5304565 Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel); (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27)

Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC
6867240 Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great. King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. Darius III, c

Peony, Iranian, 19th century (polychrome tile)
SMK120089 Peony, Iranian, 19th century (polychrome tile); Private Collection

Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho)
8660846 Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis)

Pulikesin II, the Chalukhya, receives Envoys from Persia (litho)
8660995 Pulikesin II, the Chalukhya, receives Envoys from Persia (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulikesin II, the Chalukhya)

Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)
8660922 Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD)

Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC (engraving)
8635120 Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great defeating the Persians at the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC)

Alexander the Great entering Babylon with Persian captives (engraving)
8635076 Alexander the Great entering Babylon with Persian captives (engraving) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do You Know: What is the origin of wig and gown? (colour litho)
8668140 Do You Know: What is the origin of wig and gown? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the origin of wig and gown)

Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho)
8668111 Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where did the kiss originate)

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Persian History: From Ancient Empires to Modern Marvels" Step into a captivating journey through time as we explore the remarkable heritage of Persia. Delve into the depths of history with a map showcasing the vast expanse of the Ancient Persian Empire, where mighty kings once ruled and civilizations flourished. Witness an awe-inspiring moment as HMS Victorious (R38) gracefully approaches the shimmering waters of the Persian Gulf, symbolizing centuries-old maritime connections that have shaped this region's destiny. Marvel at another conquest on our path – a map depicting King Alexander the Great's empire, which stretched far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on Persia's landscape. Immerse yourself in artistry as you gaze upon "Mithras Killing The Bull, " a Roman fresco from 2nd century A. D. , illustrating ancient mythological tales intertwined with Persian influences. Shift your perspective to modern-day Tehran, Iran's bustling capital city. Behold its elevated skyline from atop Iran Park, offering panoramic views that encapsulate both tradition and progress. Feel your heart race alongside Pheidippides as he runs tirelessly across treacherous terrain in one of history's most legendary feats – his marathon run during Greece-Persian wars. Bear witness to grandeur at "The Coronation of Shah, " capturing a pivotal moment in Iranian history when power was transferred ceremoniously between rulers, shaping dynasties yet to come. Discover elegance personified through a regal black Persian cat – an embodiment of grace and beauty that has captivated hearts throughout generations. Unearth spiritual enlightenment by contemplating Ahura Mazda - Zoroastrianism’s supreme deity who embodies wisdom and light within ancient Persia’s religious beliefs. Relive bravery amidst adversity as you stand beside Ancient Greeks holding steadfastly against overwhelming odds at Thermopylae Pass in 480 BC – their unwavering courage echoing through the annals of time.