Boroujerdi Mansion
unknown (Persian)

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Alternative Titles
Maison Bourjerdi
Burgerdi House
Borujerdi House
Borojerdi House
Bougerdi House
Date
1850-1899Description
"Built for the merchant Haj Seyyed Ja'far Boroujerdi, this house is noted for a distinct rooftop that adorns many posters and postcards of Iran. The stucco carvings and frescoes are also noteworthy, the latter executed by Kamal ol-Molk and Sani ol-Molk Ghaffari Kashani."
Source: http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.jsp?site_id=4507 [Accessed August 7, 2012] exterior, view of Hose Khaneh courtyard, 1979
Type of Work
MansionSubject
Wealth, Islam -- History, Mansions, Architecture --Iran, Iran --Social life and customs, Architecture, Domestic --Iran, Iran --History --Qajar dynasty, 1794-1925
Rights
Rights Statement
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Item is Part of
122339