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Jug aftabe, aftabe, geometric and plant ornament, dragons, zoomorphism; Decoration: dense plant and geometric ornament. Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, 19th century; Central Asia, / Iran ; vessel; height 34.0 cm, width 22.7 cm, diameter 13.3 cm., An ornate metal ewer with a bulbous body, a flared pedestal base, a tall neck topped by a domed lid with a finial, a curved spout with a floral-shaped tip, and a decorative handle attached to the side; the surface is covered in intricate engraved patterns and textured motifs. The visible colors are brown and brass tones with hints of darker patina and subtle greenish aging.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_352

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69.9Mb (1.4Mb) / 13.6in x 20.0in / 4074 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jug aftabe aftabe geometric plant ornament dragons zoomorphism Decoration dense plant geometric ornament Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 19th century Central Asia Iran vessel height 34.0 cm width 22.7 cm diameter 13.3 cm ornate metal ewer bulbous body flared pedestal base tall neck topped domed lid finial curved spout floral-shaped tip decorative handle attached side surface covered intricate engraved patterns textured motifs visible colors brown brass tones hints darker patina subtle greenish aging.