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Shah 'Abbas
Museums & Attractions
Critics' choiceLast chanceAlso on at British Museum
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- Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler, Until Jan 24 2010
- Revolution on Paper: Mexican Prints 1910-1960, Until Apr 4 2010
- Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler, Until Jan 24 2010
- Manga: Professor Munakata's British Museum Adventure, Until Jan 3 2010
- Manga, Until Jan 3 2010
Exhibitions & attractions open today
- Windsor Castle, Windsor Castle
- National Maritime Museum, National Maritime Museum
- Brunel Museum, Brunel Museum
- Charles Dickens Museum, Charles Dickens Museum
- Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms, Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
- Clink Prison Museum, Clink Prison Museum
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Ceramic Ewer, Mashhad, 1616, with 19th-century metal spout - © The Trustees of the British Museum
Time Out says
Continuing its exploration of empire and power started with the blockbuster exhibitions on the Terracotta Army and Hadrian, the museum turns its focus to the Iranian king and military leader Shah 'Abbas, who came to the throne in 1587. His legacy is explored in a collection of gold-ground carpets, delicate Chinese porcelain, illustrated manuscripts and watercolour paintings, many of which have never before been shown outside Iran.
British Museum details
Transport Holborn/Russell Square
020 7323 8000, bookings 08445 791940
Times 10am-5.30pm Sat-Wed; 10am-8.30pm Thur and Fri (selected galleries only, ring for details); closed Dec 24-26 & Jan 1; on Dec 31the galleries will close at 5.30pm, the Great Court at 6pm
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