Maragheh Ilkhani Museum: a treasure of history and culture
Maragheh Ilkhani Museum, a gem in the history of Iran, is located in the city of Maragheh. This museum, which is housed in a magnificent building from the Qajar period, opens a window to the history and culture of this tumultuous period by bringing together a unique collection of works from the Ilkhanid period.
A deeper look at Ilkhani Museum:
Pottery collection:
The Ilkhani Museum is known as one of the richest specialized pottery museums in Iran, having a unique collection of pottery from the Ilkhani period.
These pottery, which were collected from different parts of Iran, show the diversity and elegance of pottery art in that period.
For example, Zarinfam glazed earthenware with slime and animal motifs show the elegance and skill of the artists of that period in glazing and painting pottery.
Also, the so-called “Lazorde” pottery with turquoise glaze and geometric motifs shows the skill of the artists in making and decorating this type of pottery.
Coin collection:
The Ilkhani Museum, having a valuable collection of coins from the Ilkhani period, is an important source for studying the economic and political history of this period.
These coins, which are made of gold, silver and copper, show the diversity and elegance of the art of coining in that period.
Images of patriarchal kings, religious motifs and various inscriptions are engraved on these coins.
For example, gold coins called “Dinar” with the image of Ghazan Khan and Arabic inscriptions show the power and wealth of Ilkhans.
Also, the silver coins named “Dahram” with the image of Al-Jaytu and Persian inscriptions show the Ilkhanate’s tendency towards Islam and Iranian culture.
Metal set:
The Ilkhani Museum, having a collection of metal objects from the Ilkhani period, hints at the art of metalworking in that period.
These objects include containers, tools, weapons and ornaments made of gold, silver, brass and copper.
The decorations of these objects include geometric, Islamic, plant and animal motifs, each of which expresses specific concepts.
For example, metal containers with slime and animal motifs show the elegance and skill of the artists of that period in pen and metal engraving.
