Fath Ali Shah Inscription (Cheshmeh-Ali)
Historic inscriptions in Rey, Iran
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Fath Ali Shah inscription (Persian: کتیبه فتحعلیشاه, romanized: Katibeh-ye Fath-Ali Shah) is located in Cheshmeh-Ali in Rey, Iran. This work is one of several inscriptions made during the reign of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar. It is located north of Rey near Cheshmeh-Ali park and beneath the Rey Castle.[1][2]
LocationCheshmeh-Ali (Shahr-e-Rey), Tehran province, Iran
DesignerAbdallah Khan
MaterialGranite
Length12m
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| Location | Cheshmeh-Ali (Shahr-e-Rey), Tehran province, Iran |
|---|---|
| Designer | Abdallah Khan |
| Material | Granite |
| Length | 12m |
| Height | 5m |
| Completion date | 1830 |
| Dedicated to | Fath-Ali Shah Qajar |
Fath-Ali Shah is depicted on the right side of the relief, holding an eagle in his right hand and a sheathed sword in his left. In the middle of the relief, the shah is shown seated on the Sun Throne, wearing the Kiani Crown and holding a mace, while courtiers stand around him. This relief is an example of the revival of Sasanian art during the Qajar era.[3]
See also
- Rashkan Castle
- Tappeh Cheshmeh Ali
- Safayieh Garden
