Travel to the Qajar period; When Nasser al -Din Shah sat on a dental chair!

In this historic picture, Nasser al -Din Shah Qajar is seen on a chair and his dentist is cleaning his teeth.

Most likely taken in one of the royal palaces, this photo shows the Shah’s attention to personal health and the use of European knowledge and expertise in the Qajar era.

There are several courtiers and his companions around the king. This scene offers a rare and unique look at the lifestyle and court customs of that era.