Sichuan University Museum Hosts Exhibition of Iranian Artifacts
BEIJING (Dispatches) -- A loan exhibition showcasing 151 historical artifacts from Tehran’s prominent museums officially opened at the Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu, China.
The exhibition titled Land of Kindness aims to foster cultural and artistic exchanges and enhance cultural diplomacy between Iran and China.
Acting supervisor for Iran’s tourism services evaluation Parham Janfeshan said that for the first time, 151 historical pieces from Reza Abbasi Museum, Glassware and Ceramics Museum, Carpet Museum, National Arts Museum, and the Moghadam Museum were being displayed at the Sichuan University Museum.
China, he said, has committed to organizing a reciprocal exhibition of its historical artifacts in Iran in the near future.
After Chengdu, the exhibition will move to museums in Guangzhou and Nanjing.
A number of Chinese cultural officials and the governor of Sichuan attended the opening, expressing gratitude to Iran for sharing its historical treasures and organizing this exhibition.
They underlined the importance of deepening cultural ties between the two nations, saying the upcoming reciprocal exhibition in Iran is a symbol of friendship and cooperation.
The “Land of Kindness” project celebrates the rich heritage of both nations and represents a step forward in strengthening bilateral cultural relations through artistic and historical exchanges.
The selected data-x-items span a remarkable historical range, from the third millennium BC to the later Islamic periods. They include metal, ceramic, and glass objects, as well as textiles and carpets, reflecting the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Iran.