Dossabhoy Sorabjee Moonshee
Dossabhoy Sorabjee Moonshee (1786-c. 1875) Renowned for his knowledge of Persian, Hindustani and Gujarati by studio artist of Illustrated London News dated 28-02-1863 Wood engraving 7.2 x 6.3 in. (18.3 x 16 cm.) Born in Bharuch (a province of Gujarat), he was brought to Bombay and placed in a Persian seminary. Later he was employed […]
Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy
Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy (1783-1859) A great philanthropist, the first Indian knight and baronet by studio artist of Illustrated London News dated 25-09-1858 Wood engraving 8.5 x 6.3 in. (21.6 x 16 cm.) He was the first native of India to be raised to the dignity of a Baronet. A statue of Sir Jamsetjee by Baron […]
A Parsi mother and her children
A Parsi mother and her children by Unknown artist circa 1884 Chromolithograph 6.8 x 4.3 in. (17 x 10.8 cm.) The costume of the women, though similar in form to those of the Hindoos, usually comprises less vivid colours – pale pink, sea green and lemon. A strange old custom in Parsi society is for […]
Sohrab Pahlavan
Sohrab Pahlavan He was son of Rustom and Tahmineh. He was stabbed by his father Rustom at young age. It was only after fatally wounding him in a duel, that Rustom found that Sohrab was his son. by Unknown artist circa 1890 Chromolithograph, published by Foreign Trade Agency, Bombay 16.5 x 13.3 in. (42 x […]
Rustom Pahlavan
Rustom Pahlavan He was the most celebrated legendary hero in Shahnameh and Iranian mythology. He defends the land with his great mace and his beloved steed, Ruksh. by Unknown artist circa 1890 Chromolithograph, published by Foreign Trade Agency, Bombay 18.5 x 13.7 in. (47 x 34.8 cm.)
Emperor Kai – Kawus
Emperor Kai – Kawus Mythological Shah of Iran, seated on royal throne along with his courtiers and preparing march towards Mazandran (in North-West Iran) by Unknown artist dated 1880 Hand painted lithograph, folio from Shahnameh 16.7 x 10.5 in. (42.4 x 26.7 cm.) The Shahnameh, an enormous poetic opus written by the Persian poet […]
Early Parsi family
Early Parsi family drawn by James Forbes & engraved by T. Waganan circa 1810 Steel engraving 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm.) This early portrait of a Parsi family shows the man wearing traditional jama pichori with upturned mojris and turban. The woman has adorned a traditional mathabana on her head and an […]
An unidentified boy
An unidentified boy Champaneria Photo Store Co., Surat circa 1920 Photograph with studio mount 14.8 x 12 in. (37.6 x 30.5 cm.) A newly initiated young boy dressed in complete priestly regalia of jama pichori and shawl ready for his navar ceremony. The ceremony would initiate him into priesthood. He carries the gurz in his […]
An unidentified Parsi gentleman
An unidentified Parsi gentleman Bhedwar Studio, Bombay circa 1890 Photograph with studio mount 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm.) Parsis going abroad would generally get their photographs done at studios with such a backdrop, giving an illusion of romanticism. Bhedwar studio was one of the early studios that did such photographs and thus […]
Dadabhoy Naorojee, Esq.
Dadabhoy Naorojee, Esq. (1825-1917) The grand old man of India Unknown photographer circa 1889 Photograph 9.7 x 7.7 in. (24.6 x 19.6 cm.) Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the grand old man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader. In 1854, he also founded a Gujarati […]