The said structure is located at the western end of the Qajar Avenue. It comprises of 16 interconnected structures, constructed by a merchant called, Haj Mohammad Reza Amini in the year 1275 AH. The public mourning area or Hosseinieh consists of three parallel halls running in an east to west direction with beautiful wooden sash windows that are inter linked with each other.
The southern halls boast of 9 latticed worked sash windows with colored panes. Its ceiling is adorned with painting and mirror works. The center hall has rounded alcoves adorned with mirror and plasterwork that are outstandingly beautiful. This hall is connected to the northern and southern halls by two sets of five doors. On the semi-circular segment over the doors leading to the northern porch fine emblems in connection with the twelve months (of the year) can be noted. The ceiling of this hall is adorned with plaster and mirror, in addition to paintings on wood.
The section under the halls comprises of sectors such as the cellar, basement, store room, and kitchen which have access to the northern and southern courtyard. The north facing wall of the southern courtyard is of stone with innumerable embossments. |
