Parsee Collection

Zoroastrian (Parsee) Beauty - Iran. Date: 1910

Parsee Tower of Silence
The Parsees (= Persians) (worshippers of Zoroaster) flee Muslim persecution in Persia and settle in India; their dead are exposed naked on these Towers of Silence

A Parsi high priest performing Navjote
3788919 A Parsi high priest performing Navjote; (add.info.: A Parsi high priest performing Navjote, the Zoroastrian induction ceremony. Colourised photograph from early 20th century)

Faravahar, Zoroastrian parsi symbol (metal)
DND349200 Faravahar, Zoroastrian parsi symbol (metal) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: symbol of Persian Achaemenid Empire and Zoroastrianism;); Dinodia

Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits wearing sari
Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits in sari and sari blouse, and pearls. Captioned, A Parsee Leader of English Society, and Mrs Ratan Tata

Shapurji Saklatvala, British Communist politician
Shapurji Saklatvala (1874-1936), British politician of Indian Parsi background. He belonged to both the Labour Party and the Communist Party of Great Britain

TOWER OF SILENCE
The top of a Parsee Tower of Silence, Dakharma, where the dead bodies are exposed to the elements and to scavenging birds. Date: 19th century

Parsees of Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Parsees of Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi men from what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Parsee Lady; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Parsee Lady; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi woman and child, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Parsee Children, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Parsee Children, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi children from what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

A Parsi Family in Bombay (Mumbai), c. 1910 (black and white photo)
KDC397361 A Parsi Family in Bombay (Mumbai), c.1910 (black and white photo) by Bourne & Shepherd (19th-20th century); Private Collection

Indian and Asian dress (coloured engraving)
5229970 Indian and Asian dress (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian and Asian dress)

Sketches in Bombay (engraving)
1621428 Sketches in Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Bombay. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 November 1875)

Ruins of Tous, the ancient capital of Khorassan, seventeen miles from Meshed, the present capital (engraving)
967217 Ruins of Tous, the ancient capital of Khorassan, seventeen miles from Meshed, the present capital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Tous)

Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho)
980508 Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parsees, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495566 Parsees, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsis (or Parsees)

A Parsee gentleman and his children (colour litho)
2794652 A Parsee gentleman and his children (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parsee gentleman and his children)

Parsee or Parsi women, India
19th century vintage photograph: Parsee or Parsi women, India

Pyre with Persian priests, illustration from Il Costumo Antico e Moderno
CHT243025 Pyre with Persian priests, illustration from Il Costumo Antico e Moderno by Giulio Ferrario, Milan, 1819-1834 (coloured engraving) by Biasioli

Parsi priest performing a ceremony (colour photo)
3096540 Parsi priest performing a ceremony (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsi priest performing a ceremony)

Group of Parsee children (engraving)
967219 Group of Parsee children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Parsee children)

Parsee gentleman (engraving)
967216 Parsee gentleman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsee gentleman. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

The Princes Visit to India, a Parsee at Prayer (engraving)
1621429 The Princes Visit to India, a Parsee at Prayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes Visit to India, a Parsee at Prayer)

Pestonjee Bomonjee sitting in his palm-tree and watching the Rhinoceros Strorks bathing
STC405561 Pestonjee Bomonjee sitting in his palm-tree and watching the Rhinoceros Strorks bathing, illustration from Just So Stories for Little Children by Rudyard Kipling, pub

Parsee Woman and Child, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495567 Parsee Woman and Child, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parsis in Bombay, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495564 Parsis in Bombay, c. 1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsis (or Parsees)

Indian Natives: Parsee (coloured photo)
5221892 Indian Natives: Parsee (coloured photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsee)

Parsis Worshipping the Rising Sun on the Beach at Bombay (litho)
960505 Parsis Worshipping the Rising Sun on the Beach at Bombay (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsis Worshipping the Rising Sun on the Beach at Bombay)

Some Humorous Indian Types (engraving)
1059985 Some Humorous Indian Types (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Humorous Indian Types)

A Parsi Lady, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
A Parsi Lady, c1930s. Indian woman, a member of the Zoroastrian community. Postcard. [D. Macropolo & Co. Calcutta, India]

A Parsi family, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A Parsi family, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Persian Parsi family, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Parsee Fire Temple, Bombay, India, early 20th century. The Parsees are the largest Zoroastrian community on the Indian subcontinent

Parsis worshipping the New Moon, Bombay, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Parsis worshipping the New Moon, Bombay, India, 1903. A Parsi (sometimes spelled Parsee), is a member of a close-knit Zoroastrian community based primarily in India

Zoroastrian High Priest reciting before the sacred fire, 19th century. Zoroastrians are a remnant of the ancient Iranian fire-worshippers who followed the system of belief founded by Zoroaster

Mrs Tata by Lallie Charles
First wife of Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (R.D. Tata, 18561926), Parsi businessman who played a pivotal role in the growth of the Tata Group in India

Pet Lion at Company in Aden, Yemen
Pet Lion at Messrs Cowasjee Dinshaw & Bros. Company at Aden, Yemen. " Mr Lion with some members of the staff of the firm"

Zoroastrian Woman reclining on a divan
Zoroastrian (Parsee) Woman reclining on a divan Date: circa 1910s

India - Parsee Beauty
A Parsee (Parsi) Beauty of India Date: circa 1910

Members of a Parsee theatre company, India
Group photo, members of a Parsee (Parsi) theatre company, India. Groups of this kind toured around northern India, offering a combination of drama and music

Parsee Tower of Silence, Malabar Hill, Bombay, India
Parsee Tower of Silence, Malabar Hill, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1905

Tour of the Colonies - Aden- parsee address - Royal couple receiving address. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Parsi Gentleman, India, in a studio photo. Date: circa 1890s

ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE CEYLON, BOMBAY: 1. A Native Boat;2 & 4
ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE " CEYLON, " BOMBAY: 1. A Native Boat; 2 & 4. Bombay Types; 3. Reefing a Lateen Sail; 5. A Fakeer in a Holy Brahmin Village; 6

Parsee Cotton Merchants of Bombay, India

The Sporting Parsee at a Hog Hunt: Going to the Meet, the Parsee Leads the Field, he Comes to Grief, but is in at the Death, 1881

HONG KONG: CEMETERY, c1902. Two men on the steps that lead to a fountain in a landscaped garden at the Parsee Cemetery in Hong Kong, China. Photograph, c1902

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage and Beauty Culture" The Parsees, also known as Zoroastrians, hold a captivating beauty that stems from their ancient roots in Iran. Their unique customs and traditions have left an indelible mark on history. One iconic symbol culture is the Tower of Silence, where they practice their distinct funeral rituals. This sacred place stands as a testament to their beliefs and serves as a final resting place for departed souls. In the realm of fashion, Mrs Ratan Tata exudes elegance in three studio portraits adorned in traditional saris. Her grace and poise reflect the timeless allure women. Shapurji Saklatvala, a British Communist politician, exemplifies how Parsees have made significant contributions across various fields. His activism showcases their determination to make a difference beyond cultural boundaries. While some aspects may be solemn, there are moments filled with joy too. A pet lion at a company in Aden highlights the unexpected encounters that can occur within this vibrant community. Parsees also find expression through art and entertainment. Members of a Parsee theatre company captivate audiences with their talent and creativity, showcasing the rich artistic heritage they possess. Historical photographs by C. B. Low offer glimpses into daily life among Bombay's Parsee population during 1875 - capturing images of men, women, and children who contribute to its diverse tapestry. From ancient rituals to modern achievements, Parsees continue to thrive while preserving their cultural identity. They serve as ambassadors for both Iran's historical legacy and India's multicultural fabric – embodying strength, resilience, and an unwavering spirit throughout generations.