Caption

Teapot, Islamic art, Turkish, Ottoman dynasty 1299–1922; 19th century; Turkey. Materials/format: vessel teapot, height 17.0 cm, diameter 10.9 cm, weight 320 g. Decoration: geometric motifs, plant ornament, zigzag, lambrequin., A metal pitcher with a rounded body, a curved spout, and a hinged domed lid topped by a small finial, shown against a plain light gray background. The surface of the pitcher is primarily silvery-gray with areas of slightly darker patina and subtle scratches. Decorative engraved bands encircle the upper and middle sections, showing a repeating scallop and floral motif. The handle is a slightly different tone of gray and is attached to the body with visible rivets and a small curved terminal at the lower end. The lid has a serrated decorative rim where it meets the body and a petal-like detail beneath the finial. Overall the object presents a smooth, reflective metallic texture with engraved ornamentation.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A21_123

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Rights managed

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79.1Mb (1.1Mb) / 15.4in x 20.0in / 4608 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teapot Islamic art Turkish Ottoman dynasty 1299–1922 19th century Turkey Materials format vessel teapot height 17.0 cm diameter 10.9 cm weight 320 g Decoration geometric motifs plant ornament zigzag lambrequin metal pitcher rounded body curved spout hinged domed lid topped small finial shown plain light gray background surface pitcher primarily silvery-gray areas slightly darker patina subtle scratches Decorative engraved bands encircle upper middle sections showing repeating scallop floral motif handle slightly different tone gray attached body visible rivets small curved terminal lower lid serrated decorative rim meets petal- detail beneath finial object presents smooth reflective metallic texture engraved ornamentation.