Caption

Teapot, 19th century, Turkey; Ottoman dynasty 1299–1922; Islamic art, Turkish; teapot vessel, height 17.0 cm, diameter 10.9 cm, weight 320 g; materials not specified; decorated with geometric motifs, plant ornament, zigzag, lambrequin., A metal pitcher with a hinged lid is shown against a plain light gray background; the pitcher has a bulbous lower body tapering to a narrower neck and a short spout, a curved handle attached along the side, and the lid is open and connected by a hinge. The surface of the pitcher shows decorative punched and engraved bands around the upper and middle sections with scalloped and floral-like motifs and a raised braided band encircling the midsection; the lid has matching decorative edging and a small knob. The visible colors are silver-gray of the metal with areas of darker gray patina and some faint off-white or yellowed discoloration on the hinge and handle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_124

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Keywords

Teapot 19th century Turkey Ottoman dynasty 1299–1922 Islamic art Turkish teapot vessel height 17.0 cm diameter 10.9 cm weight 320 g materials specified decorated geometric motifs plant ornament zigzag lambrequin metal pitcher hinged lid shown plain light gray background pitcher bulbous lower body tapering narrower neck short spout curved handle attached side lid open connected hinge surface decorative punched engraved bands upper middle sections scalloped floral- motifs raised braided band encircling midsection matching decorative edging small knob visible colors silver-gray metal areas darker gray patina faint off-white yellowed discoloration handle.