Exhibition of Iranian cultural relics opens in Shanghai(1/8)

Experts introduce the trade process of porcelain on the ancient Silk Road on the spot of the exhibition, the Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran, at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)

The exhibition gathered 285 artifacts displaying the heritage of ancient Persia and its long-term connections with China.

Visitors appreciate an ancient cup during the exhibition “The Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran” at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)

Visitors appreciate ancient Iranian coins during the exhibition “The Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran” at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)

The photo shows a view of the exhibition “The Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran” at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)

The photo shows a view of the exhibition “The Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran” at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)

Visitors view the exhibition, the Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran, at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)

Visitors view the exhibition, the Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran, at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)

Visitors view the exhibition, the Glory of Ancient Persia: Treasures from Iran, at Shanghai Museum on June 12. (Photo: China News Service/ Zhang Hengwei)