{"id":7990,"date":"2016-08-21T18:36:34","date_gmt":"2016-08-21T18:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/?post_type=destination&#038;p=7990"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:32:29","slug":"abgineh-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abgineh-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Glassware and Ceramic Museum<\/strong> formerly known as <strong>Abgineh <\/strong>opened in 1980, the museum is housed in the 1915 mansion of a former prime minister in Reza Shah\u2019s government, and from 1953\u201460 it functioned as the Egyptian Embassy, so the building itself has architectural merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d1ba9d3d\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Quick Facts Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name<\/strong>: Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)<strong>Location<\/strong>: <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/si-e-tir-street-different-religions-side-by-side\/\" title=\"Si-E Tir Street: Tehran&#8217;s Cultural Mosaic Revealed\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4802\">Si Tir<\/a> Street, Tehran, Iran<strong>Building History<\/strong>: Housed in a historic mansion dating back to the <strong>1920s<\/strong>, originally owned by Qavam al-Saltaneh, a prominent Iranian politician.<strong>Opened as Museum<\/strong>: 1980<strong>Collection<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Showcases <strong>glassware and ceramics<\/strong> from the <strong>second millennium BCE<\/strong> to contemporary pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes ancient Persian artifacts as well as pieces influenced by Islamic art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Architecture<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combines <strong>Persian<\/strong> and <strong>European architectural elements<\/strong>, reflecting the Qajar-era aesthetic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features stunning wooden staircase and intricate plasterwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notable Exhibits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ancient clay pots, enamel work, and delicate glass vessels from prehistoric Iran.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare Islamic-era ceramics with intricate designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Curation<\/strong>: Organized chronologically and thematically, offering a journey through Iran\u2019s glass and ceramic artistry.<strong>Accessibility<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open to visitors daily, with guided tours available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centrally located in Tehran, near other cultural landmarks like the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/national-museum-of-iran\/\" title=\"National Museum of Iran: A Complete Visitor\u2019s Guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"80795\">National Museum<\/a> of Iran.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two floors of displays in the Abgineh Museum&nbsp;that include dramatic \u2018<strong>Nishapur<\/strong>\u2019 slip-painted ceramics Of the early medieval period, glass works from the 12th\u201413th century, known as the Golden Age of glass-making in Iran, lustreware from the Gorgan and other excavations, 14th-century pottery from <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/takht-e-soleyman-royal-architectural\/\" title=\"Takht-e Soleyman &#8211; An Outstanding Ensemble Of Royal Architectural\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79029\">Takht-e Soleyman<\/a> and some later Safavid and Qajar ceramics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the glass, however, some 260 pieces, is exhibited on the ground floor on the Glassware and Ceramic Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-414.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-60100\" title=\"Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-414.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-414-780x522.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-414-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-414-702x470.jpg 702w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-414-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-sections-of-the-nbsp-abgineh-museum\">Different Sections of the&nbsp;Abgineh Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first floor of the <strong>Ceramic Museum of Iran<\/strong> is connected to the second by wooden steps in Russian style.&nbsp;Prior to the building\u2019s transformation into the Egyptian Embassy, the entrance of the museum was dome-shaped but was later flattened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Objects exhibited in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-evisas\/\" title=\"Iran Eases Tourism with E-Visas\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"6082\">Abgineh Museum<\/a> belong to a span of time beginning from pre- Islamic period up to contemporary Iran.&nbsp;There is plenty of exquisite plasterwork performed by Iranian masters on the interior walls of the building.&nbsp;On the first floor, at the entrance of the museum, the hall showcases the location of archeological sites under excavation.&nbsp;On the walls are maps showing ancient regions on the Iranian plateau as well as a useful timetable of ancient civilizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-415-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-60101\" title=\"Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-415-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-415-780x602.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-415-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-415-609x470.jpg 609w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-415-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-415.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glassware and Ceramic Museum objects, in general, can be divided into five categories, which are displayed in different halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enamel-and-crystal-gallery\">Enamel and Crystal Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-416.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-60102\" title=\"Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-416.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-416-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-416-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-416-627x470.jpg 627w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-416-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Potteries in the Enamel Section consist of samples of plain clay vessels having angular and animal patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On some artifacts, the early examples of glass glazes dating back to the 3rd millennium BC can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collection of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-ziggurats\/\"><strong>Chogha-Zanbil<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;temple glass tubes as well as opaque perfume holders, ornaments and seals exhibited belong to the first and second millennium BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Crystal Section, <strong>Achaemenid <\/strong>and <strong>Parthian <\/strong>cut crystal vessels and bottles are displayed for visitors. Various vessels of Sasanian and post-Islam period are also added to this collection bearing molded, applied, pressed and cut decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nacre-and-gold-gallery\">Nacre and Gold Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-417-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-60103\" title=\"Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-417-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-417-780x510.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-417-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-417-719x470.jpg 719w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-417-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-417.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The evolution of Sassanian arts and techniques are observed in the <strong>Nacre gallery<\/strong>. Some samples of 9th to 13th centuries AD are also exhibited in this gallery. In fact, the flourishing period of glassware and pottery is presented here.&nbsp;Artifacts presented in the <strong>Gold Gallery<\/strong> consist of enameled and luster vessels of the 10th to 13th centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inscriptions are generally expressions, good prayers and poems attributed to <strong>Nezami<\/strong> and <strong>Ferdowsi<\/strong>. Patterns are mainly human figures in various ceremonies and animals, especially birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lapis-lazuli-gallery\">Lapis-Lazuli Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-418.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-60104\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-418.jpg 720w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-418-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-418-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the damage suffered by the glass and pottery-making centers in Iran, Safavid king, Shah Abbas I, initiated the revival of lapis-lazuli and enhanced it with the help of <strong>Chinese <\/strong>and <strong>Italian artists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objects of these two galleries show marked changes in the forms and decorations of glassware and pottery artifacts using lapis-lazuli stones. Vases, sprinklers and ewers in lapis lazuli and light orange colors belong to <strong>Shiraz <\/strong>and <strong>Isfahan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also crystal vessels belonging to the 18th and 19th centuries from Europe exhibited in a separate showcase.<br>A library, located in the northwest section of the gardens surrounding the Glassware and Ceramic Museum, has approximately 3,000 books in <strong>Farsi <\/strong>and <strong>English <\/strong>on <strong>archeology<\/strong>, history and arts for students and researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Glassware and Ceramic Museum<\/strong> formerly known as Abgineh opened in 1980. Objects exhibited in this museum belong to a span of time beginning from pre- Islamic period up to contemporary Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tehran, Si Tir St, Iran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+98 21 6670 8153<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>www.glasswaremuseum.ir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9am-4.30pm Tue-Sun, to 6pm summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)<\/strong> is more than just a collection of artifacts; it is a journey through the artistic evolution of a civilization that has mastered the art of storytelling through ceramics and glass. From the ancient clay vessels of prehistoric Iran to the intricate Islamic-era designs, the museum offers a comprehensive look at the ingenuity, creativity, and cultural significance of these mediums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housed in a stunning historical mansion, the museum not only showcases its collection but also embodies Iran\u2019s architectural and artistic heritage. Whether you\u2019re an art lover, a history enthusiast, or simply a curious traveler, the Abgineh Museum is a space that invites you to reflect on the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of Persian art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to this museum is a step into the heart of Iranian culture, a celebration of its artistic legacy, and a testament to the enduring allure of human creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/top-places-visit-tehran\/\">Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions in Tehran<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/azadi-tower\/\">Azadi Tower: Tehran&#8217;s Iconic Landmark<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iranian-minakari-art-heaven\/\">Iranian Minakari &#8211; The Art of Heaven<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-naderi-cafe\/\">Tehran Naderi Cafe: The Hangout of Contemporary Iranian Writers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-inexpensive-souvenirs-to-buy-in-iran\/\">Best Inexpensive Souvenirs to Buy in Iran<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glassware and Ceramic Museum consists ceramics, glassware and sculptures belong from pre- Islamic period up to contemporary Iran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":60098,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,15780,308,15740,15715],"tags":[7446,317],"class_list":["post-7990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-iran","category-attractions","category-destinations","category-tehran","category-to-see","tag-museum","tag-tehran"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7990\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}