Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts
The museum of decorative arts in Isfahan was founded in 1995. More than 3000 artworks from the Safavid and Qajar eras are kept in the museum. The building of the museum was constructed during the reign of Abbas I as a part of the Charbagh Palace.
Also recorded as Museum of Decorative Arts, Isfahan
Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts
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- Museum of Decorative Arts
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- Iran
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The museum of decorative arts in Isfahan was founded in 1995. More than 3000 artworks from the Safavid and Qajar eras are kept in the museum. The building of the museum was constructed during the reign of Abbas I as a part of the Charbagh Palace.
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Overview
There is a Qajar era multi-storey tower beside the museum which was originally used as a watchtower and later as a jail. The tower does not have any kind of decorations, but is regarded as a notable relic of Safavid architecture.
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• Name — Museum of Decorative Arts • Native Name — موزه ی هنرهای تزئینی • Status — Cultural • Building Type — museum • Architectural Style — Isfahani • Owner — Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization • Location — Isfahan, Iran • Floor Area — 1200 m²
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Institutional history
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1995
Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts established.
1995
Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts is recorded from 1995.
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