This magnificent shield and “kolah-khud” was established about 1840, during the reign of the Qajar dynasty. They are forged from steel, decorated with gold and excellent chasing. The cartouches contain images of birds and animals, as well as poetic stanzas.The total height of the helmet (“kolah-khud) with Aventail: 61 cmDiameter …
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In June 2014 a barrel of Brent crude, the main grade on world oil markets, was $115. It’s been less than two years, and today its price is $45 or less. It is not surprising that such collapse was a huge shock to Saudi Arabia and the oil sheikhs of …
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Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak during his visit to Tehran on 14 March met with the Minister of oil of Iran Bijan Zanganeh and energy Minister Hamid Chitchian. The parties discussed the prospects of freezing of oil production, but to a real understanding did not come. Tehran is not going …
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