Mofakham's House of Mirrors

Mofakham's House of Mirrors (Persian: آئینه‌خانه مفخم, romanized: Ayene khane Mofakham) is a historic building in Bojnord, North Khorasan province, Iran. Dating from the Qajar era, it was constructed during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar by the mayor at the time, known as Mofakham.[1] It is features ayeneh-kari, a style of Persian interior decoration which features finely-cut mirrors assembled in intricate geometric designs.

Museum

In 1991, Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization took over the mansion and turned it into the Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology.[2][3]

  • side view
  • Exterior view
  • Main view
  • Tiling of lion and dragon battle
  • Mirror House featuring ayeneh-kari
  • Inside view
  • Inside view
  • Mirror House

References

37°29′03″N 57°19′58″E / 37.48413°N 57.33283°E / 37.48413; 57.33283

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