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Qalamkar curtain
This qalamkar curtain was made in Isfahan and belonged to ʻAlamtaj Mukri, which was then passed to Parivash Ladjevardi.
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Door lock
Belonged to the main entrance of Mir Sayyid ‘Ali Jinab's house
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Enameled vase
Made in Isfahan
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Mir Sayyid ‘Ali Jinab's house
Muhammad Husayn Mirza, the father of Saltanat Khanum (the wife of Mir Sayyid 'Ali Jinab, known as Shazdah Jan), built this complex of connected yards and residential buildings about two hundred years ago in a neighborhood in Isfahan. One of the alleys still carries Mir Sayyid 'Ali Jinab's name. However, all of the buildings and yards have since been divided into modern residences and sold. As of the date of this documentation (2015), Mir Sayyed Ali Jenab (the owner of this collection and the grandson of Saltanat Khanum and Mir Sayyid 'Ali Jinab) continues to live in one of the residences,...