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Evening Standard
Nick Forbes

‘Stunning’ tiles from Iranian palace going on display for first time in 20 years

A set of “stunning” tiles that once decorated the walls of a 17th century Iranian palace are set to go on display for the first time in a generation at a new exhibition at V&A Dundee.

The rare tile panel dates from the reign of Safavid ruler Shah Abbas II (1642-1666), and originally decorated the wall of his private hammam (bathhouse) within the now-demolished Haft Dast Palace in Isfahan.

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