Caption

Jug aftabe, Islamic art; 19th century, North Caucasus; water jug aftabe vessel; height 30.0 cm, length 14.8 cm, diameter 12.0 cm., A tall metallic vessel with a rounded bulbous body, a flared pedestal base, a long curved spout, and an arched handle with a hinged lid topped by a small bird-shaped finial; the surface shows worn, textured patches and irregular vertical fluting on the body, with visible seams and rivets where components join, and a reflective sheen creating lighter and darker areas. The visible colors are shades of silver and gray with traces of darker gray patina and faint warm brownish accents along some edges.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A21_167

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Rights managed

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62.6Mb (1.4Mb) / 12.2in x 20.0in / 3647 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jug aftabe Islamic art 19th century North Caucasus water jug aftabe vessel height 30.0 cm length 14.8 cm diameter 12.0 cm tall metallic vessel rounded bulbous body flared pedestal base long curved spout arched handle hinged lid topped small bird-shaped finial surface worn textured patches irregular vertical fluting body visible seams rivets components join reflective sheen creating lighter darker areas visible colors shades silver gray traces darker gray patina faint warm brownish accents edges.