Iran Collection

Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1980) Shah of Iran 1941-1979, with his third wife Farah Diba and their son Reza in ceremonial dress in front of throne

Ceiling of Tomb of Hafez, Irans most famous poet, 1325-1389, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Qajar painting, Shiraz Museum, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Iran, Tehran, elevated city skyline with view tfrom the Roof of Iran Park towards the Milad Tower, dusk

Code of Hammurabi. Babylonian art. Old Babylonian period. Relief on rock. Proc: IRAN. Susa

Derrick Floor of an oil rig, Iran
Derrick Floor of an oil drilling rig, Iran

Ahura Mazda, supreme god in Zoroastrianism, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Political map of The Middle East
Vector illustration of the policital map of The Middle East Reference map was created by the US Central Intelligence Agency

Mossadeq 1951 Man of Year, from Time 1952. Mohammad Mosaddegh (19 May 1882 - 5 March 1967) Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953 when he was overthrown in a coup d etat backed by the United States

Iran, Tehran, Museum of the Islamic Period, exterior tilework detail

Iran, Fars Province, Persepolis, Achaemenid archeological site, Propylon, Gate of all Nations
Achaemenid archaeological site, Propylon, Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Iran, Middle East

Map / Asia / Persia 19C
Map of Persia (Iran)

Ancient History - Map of Alexander the Great Campaigns
Vintage engraving of a map of the campaigns and marches of Alexander the Great

Fruit shop, Tehran, Iran, Middle East

Shah of Iran - Reza Shah Pevlavi
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, (1919 - 1980). Emperor of Iran from 16th September 1941, until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution on 11th February 1979"

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Esther before Ahasuerus. Creator: Artemisia Gentileschi
Esther before Ahasuerus

Portrait of Zoroaster (6th century BC)
Zoroaster (6th century BC). Founder of the Zoroastrianism. Portrait at the Atashkadeh Fire Temple. Yazd. Iran

Boulevard Lalezar, Tehran, Iran Date: circa 1910s

View of Mohammerah from the Karun River
View of Khorramshahr in Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran from the Karun River. Date: circa 1910s

Arab empire, mid-700s
Empire of the Arab Caliphs, middle of the 8th century. Printed color lithograph

Ancient map of Persia, lithograph, published in 1877
Ancient map of Persia. Lithograph, published in 1877

DANCING DERVISHES, 1490. Persian Timurid manuscript illumination, 1490

Zoroastrian (Parsee) Beauty - Iran. Date: 1910

Map of Persia (Iran) - all place names in their Latin form. The ancient realms of Assyria, Babylonia Date: 1807

Persian Royal Palace in Teheran, 1800s
Anderoon, the womens apartment in the Persian Royal Palace, Teheran, Iran, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Alexanders army prepares to destroy Persepolis
Thais suggests that Alexander burn Persepolis, capitol of Persia, in 331 BC. Hand-colored halftone ireproduction of a 19th-century llustration

Extent of the Persian empire
Map of the ancient Persian empire. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Oil Well at Chillingar, Iran. One of Irans largest oil fields, Chilingar was named after George V. Chilingar, one of the best-known petroleum geologists in the world

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Persian Musicians
A group of Persian musicians play on a variety of instruments. Below dancing girls perform to the music

Ancient Iran map 1885
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition New York Charles Scribners and Sons 1885 Vol XVIII

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Palace of a Hundred Columns in foreground with the Apadana behind, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Carved reliefs of palace guard, Apadana palace staircase, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Iranian Postman
An Iranian postman in western uniform delivers mail to a shopkeeper in traditional costume. Date: circa 1900

Simurgh (Simorgh or Senmurw) - Azulejos - Faience de Kashan (Persia), period Ilkhanide
LSE4317364 Simurgh (Simorgh or Senmurw) - Azulejos - Faience de Kashan (Persia), period Ilkhanide, beginning 14th century (Tile, Molded ceramic, lustre and underglaze painted, Persia, Kashan)

Interior of dome of Vank (Armenian) Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

View over buildings from city centre towards Alborz Mountains, Tehran, Iran, Middle East

Three Iranian women walking through the Bagh-e Eram (Garden of Paradise), Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Cityscape at dusk, Yazd, Iran, Middle East

Old City skyline with bagdirs windtowers, Yazd, Iran, Western Asia

Persian musicians
Three seated Persian musicians, playing a hand drum, what looks like a daf and a kamanche. A tonbak, or goblet drum, lies discarded on the ground. Date: 1870s

Bandar-e Anzali, Iran
Bandar-e Anzali (Bandar-e Pahlavi) - a harbour town on the Caspian Sea, in the Iranian province of Gilan, close to Rasht, Iran. Harbour scene. Date: circa 1910

The Shah of Persia, Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar (1853-1907). The card bears the Shahs signature!

BP employee opening the flow valves
A British Petroleum employee opens the flow valves of an oil plant in the Middle East (likely to have been in Iraq or Iran)

The tomb of Omar Khayyam, Iran, Middle East

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"Iran: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Iran, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern aspirations. Explore the mesmerizing ceiling of the Tomb of Hafez, paying homage to Iran's most celebrated poet from centuries past. In Shiraz, immerse yourself in the poetic verses that have shaped Iranian literature for generations. Witness a masterpiece unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon a Qajar painting, capturing the essence of Iran's artistic heritage. Tehran's elevated city skyline offers a breathtaking panorama from the Roof Park, reminding us of this nation's dynamic growth and progress. Transport yourself back in time to witness The Coronation of the Shah of Iran, an event that marked a pivotal moment in Iranian history. Delve deeper into antiquity as you encounter remnants from ancient civilizations like the Code of Hammurabi and marvel at their enduring influence on Iranian society. Journey through vast landscapes dotted with oil rigs, such as the Derrick Floor in Iran - a testament to its rich natural resources and global significance. Discover Ahura Mazda, an integral figure in Zoroastrianism who symbolizes wisdom and divine light. Uncover stories hidden within portraits like Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi alongside his third wife Farah Diba - emblematic figures during his reign as Shah from 1941 to 1979. Trace back further to Reza Shah Pahlavi's era when he laid foundations for modernization and transformation. Reflect on moments when Persian culture intertwined with Arab empire during mid-700s; witness how these interactions shaped both nations' identities forevermore. Marvel at historical maps depicting Persia's grandeur throughout Asia during the 19th century. Finally, lose yourself in Artemisia Gentileschi's captivating artwork "Esther before Ahasuerus, " which encapsulates timeless tales woven within Iranian history. Iran beckons you with its rich tapestry encompassing art, literature, and a vibrant past that continues to shape its present.