Ceramic Plate Magnet “Melkum, The Son of Krikor

A magnetic plate adorned with floral patterns and foliate designs. The original piece was inspired by “Melkum, the Son of Krikor made by an Armenian craftsman in the 17th century. Original artwork is part of Museum of Islamic Art's “Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran" Exhibition. Artwork inspired by: Ewer Signed by “Melkum, the son of Krikor (made by an Armenian craftsman) Iran. Safavid period, 11th century AH (17th century CE) Brass and black compound Museum of Islamic Art, Doha MW.281.2006 Diameter: 8.3cm