Caption

Teapot, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925; teapot/kettle for beverages tea/coffee; geometric motifs; 19th–20th century; Iran; vessel; weight 580 g; height 24 cm; width 21.5 cm; diameter 12.5 cm., A decorative metal vessel with an ornate lid and a curved spout is shown against a plain light gray background; the vessel features a tall, flared base that tapers to a narrow waist and widens again toward the top, a curved handle attached from near the base to the upper body, and a pointed, layered lid topped by a small finial; the surface is covered in repeating embossed patterns and textures including bands of geometric motifs and raised teardrop shapes; the visible colors are silver and shades of gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A21_068

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91.6Mb (1.2Mb) / 17.8in x 20.0in / 5334 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teapot Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 teapot kettle beverages tea coffee geometric motifs 19th–20th century Iran vessel weight 580 g height 24 cm width 21.5 cm diameter 12.5 cm decorative metal vessel ornate lid curved spout shown plain light gray background vessel features tall flared base tapers narrow waist widens again top curved handle attached near base upper body pointed layered lid topped small finial surface covered repeating embossed patterns textures bands raised teardrop shapes visible colors silver shades gray.