Caption

Jug aftabe, Islamic art, jugs, aftabe, water, 19th century, North Caucasus, vessel; height 30.0 cm, length 14.8 cm, diameter 12.0 cm, A metal pitcher with a rounded body, narrow neck, curved spout, and tall flared base sits against a pale background; the surface shows a weathered, textured finish with areas of darker gray, lighter gray, and hints of muted brownish tones; a curved handle rises from the body to the neck and ends near a hinged, domed lid that is open, the lid sharing the same worn gray and brown coloration; the body has subtle vertical ridges and horizontal bands near the top, and the flared pedestal base features concentric ridges and a scalloped edge, all reflecting the same aged gray and brown color palette.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A21_173

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.4Mb (1.2Mb) / 11.5in x 20.0in / 3461 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jug aftabe Islamic art jugs aftabe water 19th century North Caucasus vessel height 30.0 cm length 14.8 cm diameter 12.0 cm metal pitcher rounded body narrow neck curved spout tall flared base sits pale background surface weathered textured finish areas darker gray lighter gray hints muted brownish tones curved handle rises body neck ends near hinged domed lid open lid sharing worn gray brown coloration subtle vertical ridges horizontal bands near top flared pedestal base features concentric ridges scalloped edge reflecting aged gray brown color palette.