Reza Abbasi Museum

 On the day before leaving Tehran for Tabriz, we visited the Reza Abbasi Museum. Quoting from the Mir brochure: "Showcasing objects from Iran's distant past through 19th century calligraphy, the Reza Abbasi Museum gives a general overview of the development of decorative and applied arts throughout Iran's long and storied history." It's an unusually diverse, and fascinating, collection. Here's a brief sampling.