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2025-01-14 16:59
National Museum of Iran hosts seminar on Mina’i ware
TEHRAN - On Sunday, a specialized seminar on Mina’i ware was held at the National Museum of Iran, where Leila Khamooshi, an Islamic period pottery expert at the museum, presented the findings of her recent research.
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2024-09-13 18:28
Lalejin to celebrate 8th anniversary as world pottery hub
TEHRAN - The eighth annual festival celebrating Lalejin’s designation as a global hub for pottery by the World Crafts Council is set to take place with a series of events aimed at showcasing the rich tradition of pottery-making in the city.
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2024-08-25 17:55
Special pottery workshop for children held
TEHRAN - A special pottery workshop for children and young adults was recently organized in the village of Korit, which is situated in Tabas county of South Khorasan province.
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2024-08-13 18:16
12 earthen vessels from Ilkhanid era under restoration
TEHRAN – A selection of 12 Ilkhanid-era pottery vessels is currently undergoing restoration in Zanjan, a local official announced on Tuesday.
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2024-07-31 18:09
Iron Age pottery fragments unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed pottery fragments from the Iron Age during excavations in central Iran.
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2024-07-28 17:15
Kalporagan’s Living Museum of Pottery undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration work has commenced on Kalporagan’s Living Museum of Pottery which underpins know-how of regional earthenware in a village of the same name in southeast Iran.
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2024-07-17 18:16
Saudi diplomat visits Mashhad museum
TEHRAN - Ali Madawi, the chief of the Protocol Department at the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Mashhad, has paid a visit to the Great Museum of Khorasan.
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2024-06-30 17:39
Ryton-inspired potteries on show at Khorasan Great Museum
TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing a number of modern earthenwares in the form of Ryton, an animal-shaped conical container from which fluids were intended to be drunk or to be poured, has opened doors in Mashhad.
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2024-06-11 17:30
Lalejin thrives as global pottery hub with hundreds of workshops
TEHRAN – Lalejin, a small town renowned as a world pottery capital, boasts hundreds of active workshops and home studios, providing ample employment for its residents.
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2024-05-20 17:35
Semnan starts documenting handicrafts to preserve heritage
TEHRAN – In a momentous effort to preserve Semnan’s cultural legacy, documentation of handicraft skills has been commenced across the province for the very first time.
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2024-05-19 18:16
Discover time-honored art of pottery in Gilan region
TEHRAN - Bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Alborz Mountains, the Gilan region of Iran boasts a rich tradition of pottery that dates from millennia.
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2024-05-10 17:48
Historical earthenware unearthed in downtown Isfahan
TEHRAN – Some historical earthenware has recently been unearthed in a serendipitous find when workers excavated the floor of a bank nestled within the bustling grand bazaar of Isfahan.
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2024-03-08 17:04
Sistan-Baluchestan shines bright, achievs 65 national seals of excellence
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Sistan-Baluchestan’s tourism chief revealed a notable achievement for crafters of the southeastern Iranian province with 65 artworks obtaining national seals of excellence.
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2024-03-02 18:13
Human traces dating back 14,000 years discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has found human traces in recent excavations they conducted at the rock shelters of Pir-Quch in southern Iran.
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2024-02-05 19:16
25,000 fragments of artefacts from early Islamic era unearthed in Saudi Arabia
Around 25,000 artifact fragments dating back to the early Islamic period (7th to 8th centuries AD) have been unearthed in the historic Jeddah area, revealing a significant archaeological discovery.
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2024-01-27 17:22
From pottery to burial practices: delving into the artistic legacy of Amlash civilization
TEHRAN – The Amlash civilization primarily flourished in what is known as Iran’s Gilan region, situated along the southwestern coast of the Caspian Sea.
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2023-12-25 18:11
Archaeologist breathes new life into millennia-old pottery patterns
TEHRAN - An Iranian archaeologist has breathed new life into the realm of handicrafts by reviving millennia-old patterns of Iranian pottery.
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2023-12-09 20:32
‘Chogha Mish, the 9,000-year-old city, shouldn’t remain buried’
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Chogha Mish, nestled within the folds of Dezful’s historical treasures, stands as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage, dating back approximately 9,000 years.
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2023-11-18 22:21
Iranian archeologists hail find of relics built more than 5500 years ago
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unearthed some treasured ruins estimated to date from 4400 BC to 3500 BC.
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2023-11-01 18:31
Tehran exhibit features celadon ware from China’s Zhejiang
TEHRAN – A collection of cultural material from China’s Zhejiang, with arrays of celadon ware among the highlights, has been put on show in Tehran.
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2023-10-30 17:08
Exhibition of Chinese artworks opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – A collection of Chinese objects, dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, has been put on show at the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex, northern Tehran.
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2023-10-28 17:56
Leather inscriptions dating from Sassanid era discovered in cave
TEHRAN – An archaeological dig conducted in a central Iranian cave has yielded inscriptions carved on leather pieces estimated to date from the Sassanid era (224 CE–651).
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2023-10-17 17:17
Archaeologist elaborates on Sassanid temple discovered in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Meysam Labbaf-Khaniki has recently elaborated on a series of excavations that led to the discovery of an ancient fire temple estimated to date from the Sassanid era.
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2023-09-24 17:59
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover the rich artistry of Lalejin’s clay pottery
TEHRAN—Lalejin, a small town in west-central Iran, has magnificently carved a niche for itself as a world-renowned hub for pottery and potters, making it a must-visit destination for any lover of art and culture.
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2023-09-22 18:02
Iranian potters showing off skills at Kokand festival
TEHRAN—Iranian potters are showcasing their delicate works at the 2nd Kokand Handicrafts Festival, which is running from Spe. 21 to 23 in the ancient Uzbek city.
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2023-09-18 18:42
Iranian potter to show off skills at Uzbek exhibit
TEHRAN – An Iranian potter, who has works imprinted by the National Seal of Excellence, has been selected to show off skills at an Uzbek exhibit.
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2023-09-07 21:10
Forgotten lusterware revived by Natanz potters
TEHRAN — Reproduction of Persian lusterware ceramics, also known as Zarrin-fam potteries, has been commenced after centuries of neglect by a number of potters in Natanz, central Iran.
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2023-09-05 18:18
Tokyo’s ambassador to Tehran visits Japanese kiln reviving Persian pottery
TEHRAN - Tokyo’s ambassador to Tehran Kazutoshi Aikawa has recently paid a visit to a historical Japanese kiln that produces special kinds of Persian pottery in the city of Tajimi , Mehr reported on Tuesday.
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2023-08-30 18:45
Paleolithic objects discovered in cave northern Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists have found arrays of relics and deposits from a cave situated in northern Iran. The findings are estimated to date from the Paleolithic era.
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2023-08-19 19:07
By Afshin Majlesi
Imamzadeh Yahya: a tragic tale of Iran’s stolen treasure
TEHRAN—In the late nineteenth century, Imamzadeh Yahya, a religious shrine in southeast Tehran, fell victim to the cruel hands of looters who saw an opportunity to profit from stolen treasures.