It means "The Peacock Throne", which was the "seat" of the Shah of Iran.
In the Service of Peacock Throne
dar khedmate takhte tavoos (yaddashthaye roozaneye )
"The Peacock Throne. The Takhte Tavoos, the world-famous chair of state of the shahs of Persia, was brought to Tehran after the loot of Delhi. It resembles an old-fashioned bed, the entire fabric being overlaid with a plating of gold, which is exquisitely chiseled and enameled, and is absolutely incrusted with precious stones. When it was in the possession of the Grand Mogul it was estimated as being worth some thirty millions of dollars. It remains an object of surpassing beauty, an exquisite example of Oriental workmsnship."
It's inTehran, Iran. For a picture, please use the first link
"Fatthali Shah ordered built the famous Naderi bed, the Takhte Tavoos bed and the Kiani crown. Naser o-Din Shah, another Qajar ruler, also strove to compile and preserve the royal jewelry. He bought 48 pieces of big yellow diamonds, which are being currently kept at the Treasury of National Jewelry. The gemmed Globe is another piece attributed to him, showing his passion for collecting and preserving jewels. "
The jewelry:
"Museum of National Jewels
Museum of unique jewelry such as the Daryaye Noor diamond that weighs 182 carats. Among other jewelry of this museum can be mentioned Takhte Tavoos which consists of 26,733 pieces of jewels.
Address : Opposite German Embassy, Ferdowsi Ave., Tehran
Tel : 3112369
2007-05-05 07:35:59
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answered by johnslat 7
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Two things come up when I Google.
It's the name of a street in Tehran/Iran and it's a national treasure in Iran ... The famous Naderi bed, the Takhte Tavoos bed ordered to be built by Fatthali Shah.
2007-05-05 07:45:10
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answered by mimi 3
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a road 6km from the center of Teheran, Iran
2007-05-05 07:33:40
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answered by Beach Saint 7
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