Naderi Throne
TheNaderi Throne(Persian:تخت نادری) is a gemmed and enameled throne made during theQajar era,now kept in the national treasury of theCentral Bank of Iran.The throne has no relation toNader Shah:the name derives from the wordnadermeaning "rare" or "unique" in thePersian language.[1]
History
[edit]The throne was made by the order ofFat'h Ali Shah Qajar(1772–1834) and is seen in paintings of his era. Unlike the platform-likeSun Throne,the Naderi Throne has the appearance of a chair.
The throne was kept inGolestan Palacebut it was later transferred to the National Treasury of the Central Bank of Iran. It was last used in the coronation ceremony ofShahMohammad Reza Pahlaviin 1967.[2]
Design
[edit]The throne can be taken apart into 12 separate sections. It was intended to be portable, to be carried along when the Shah traveled to his summer residences. It is made of wood, covered with gold and encrusted with jewels. Among the 26,733 jewels covering the throne, there are fourspinelson the backrest, the largest of them weighing 65ct.There are also fouremeraldson the backrest, the largest of them weighing approximately 225 ct. The largestrubyon the throne is 35 ct. The height of the throne is approximately 225 cm. It has inscribed verses attributed to Fat'h Ali Shah. Diaries written by travelers who visited Fat'h Ali Shah's court at the time also mention a throne similar to this one, though the throne may have been refurbished byNaser al-Din Shah Qajar.
See also
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References
[edit]External links
[edit]- The Imperial Jewels of Iran
- Nadir Shah throne,history
- Nadir Shah throne
- The Peacock Throne
- The Naderi Throne,later throne modeled after the Peacock Throne
- The Naderi Throne
- KN Diamond With the UK