The Functional Art of Georges Bezidjian

Georges Bezidjian was a collector, artist, and jeweler from Aleppo. Georges was inspired by pieces he collected. For instance, he designed a box with crosses for clasps much like an antique women’s belt. He also crafted a gold cross for Catholicos Vasken I with a beautiful emerald that signified it was for the highest member of clergy. In this video, Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian displays several pieces that were given to the Museum.