Title

Order of the Lion and the Sun

Caption

Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810, to match the orders of chivalry current in Europe. The insignia consists of a collar and plaque, and a jewelled star worn on the breast. The Shah of Persia, awarded this example to John Macdonald Kinneir, who represented the East India Company in Tehran in the 1820s. Gold, gemstones and painted enamel Enamelling signed by Muhammad Ja'far. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A10_455

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (7,6Mb) / 15,3in x 15,3in / 4575 x 4584 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Order of the Lion and the Sun Order Lion Sun Iran Tehran Fath Ali Shah Chivalry Created Creation European Europe Middle East Middle Eastern Iranian Insignia Collar Plaque Jewelled Star The Shah of Persia Shah Persia Shah of Persia Persian John Macdonald Kinneir East India Company Gold Golden Gemstones Gems Gem Painted Enamel 19th Century