Caption

Teapot, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925. Silver teapot vessel with geometric motifs, used as a tea/coffee kettle. 19th–20th century, Iran. Weight: 580 g; height: 24 cm; width: 21.5 cm; diameter: 12.5 cm., The image shows a single ornate object centered against a plain light gray background; the object appears to be a tall, symmetrical vessel with a pointed finial at the top, a rounded bulbous midsection, a narrowing waist, and a flared base. The surface is covered in repeating decorative patterns and bands of carved or embossed motifs, including leaf-like shapes and geometric borders, and there is a prominent vertical handle running from near the top to the base. The visible colors are shades of silver and gray with subtle tonal variations where shadows and highlights accentuate the raised decorative details.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A21_064

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Rights managed

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91.6Mb (1.6Mb) / 17.8in x 20.0in / 5334 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teapot Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 Silver teapot vessel geometric motifs tea coffee kettle 19th–20th century Iran Weight 580 g height 24 cm width 21.5 cm diameter 12.5 cm image single ornate object centered plain light gray background tall symmetrical vessel pointed finial top rounded bulbous midsection narrowing waist flared base surface covered repeating decorative patterns bands carved embossed motifs leaf- shapes geometric borders prominent vertical handle running near base visible colors shades silver gray subtle tonal variations shadows highlights accentuate raised decorative details.