Edward Bawden, R.A. (1903-1989)

The Pars Museum is located in Shiraz, southern Iran, in Nazar Garden, which was one of the largest gardens in Shiraz during the Safavid rule (1501–1722). During the Zand dynasty (1750–1794) Karim Khan built an octagonal pavilion which was called Kolah Farangi. It was used to receive and entertain foreign guests and ambassadors and hold official ceremonies. In 1936 the pavilion became a museum, and now holds almost 30 handwritten Qurans.