Caption

Jug aftabe, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, 19th century. Materials/technique: vessel aftabe with dense plant and geometric ornamentation, featuring geometric patterns, plant motifs, dragons and zoomorphic decoration. Dimensions: height 34.0 cm, width 22.7 cm, diameter 13.3 cm. Place of origin: Iran possibly Central Asia., A metal vessel with a rounded base and a tall neck topped by a domed lid, featuring ornate engraved patterns all over its surface; the vessel has a curved spout extending outward and upward from the neck and a decorative handle with sculpted elements attached to the side; the metal shows shades of brown and brass with areas of darker patina and some lighter golden highlights; the background is a plain light gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_355

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69.9Mb (1.3Mb) / 13.6in x 20.0in / 4074 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jug aftabe Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 19th century Materials technique vessel aftabe dense plant geometric ornamentation featuring geometric patterns plant motifs dragons zoomorphic decoration Dimensions height 34.0 cm width 22.7 cm diameter 13.3 cm Place origin Iran Central Asia metal vessel rounded base tall neck topped domed lid featuring ornate engraved patterns surface vessel curved spout extending outward upward neck decorative handle sculpted elements attached side metal shades brown brass areas darker patina lighter golden highlights background plain light gray.