Abgineh Museum of Tehran
موزهٔ آبگینه و سفالینه ایران Muze ye Abgineh va Sofalineh ye Irān | |
Established | 1937 |
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Location | Tehran, Iran |
Type | Glassware and Ceramics museum |
Director | Farzaneh Ghaeini |
Owner | ICHTO |
The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Persian: موزهٔ آبگینه و سفالینه ایران, Muze-ye Abgineh va Sofalineh-ye Irān) or simply Abgineh Museum (Persian: موزهٔ آبگینه, Muze-ye Abgineh) is located at 30 Tir Street (formerly known as Ghavam Al Saltaneh Street), in Tehran, Iran. It was private residence of longtime Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam from 1921 until 1951. The complex was also Embassy of Egypt for seven years.[1]
Gallery[]
General view of the building
Interior stairs
Second floor and the mirror hall
Showcases
Ceramic compound vessel- 12-13th century - Gorgan
Ceramic jug - 13th century - Gorgan
Ceramic ewer- 13th century - Kashan
Ceramic bowl - 11th century - Nishapur
Ceramic bowl - 10-11th century - Nishapur
Ceramic pitcher - 12-13th century - Rey
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Coordinates: 35°41′36.35″N 51°24′54.18″E / 35.6934306°N 51.4150500°E
- Museums in Iran
- Museums established in 1976
- Museums in Tehran
- Buildings and structures completed in 1931
- Architecture of Iran
- Ceramics museums