Caption

Jug aftabe, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, aftabe; dense plant and geometric ornament; dragons, zoomorphism; 19th century; Central Asia, Iran ; ceramic vessel; height 34.0 cm, width 22.7 cm, diameter 13.3 cm., An ornate metal ewer with a rounded body on a flared base, showing intricate raised and engraved patterns across its surface in muted brown and bronze tones with areas of darker patina; a tall neck leads to a flared rim and a curved spout extending outward, both decorated with the same patterned motifs; a hinged domed lid with embossed decoration sits beside the rim, attached to a decorative handle that arches from the rim to the body, the handle and lid fittings showing a contrasting aged yellowish-gold color; the background is a smooth, very light gray that creates a subtle reflection beneath the object.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_356

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Rights managed

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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 aftabe dense plant geometric ornament dragons zoomorphism 19th century Central Asia Iran ceramic vessel height 34.0 cm width 22.7 cm diameter 13.3 cm ornate metal ewer rounded body flared base showing intricate raised engraved patterns across surface muted brown bronze tones areas darker patina tall neck leads flared rim curved spout extending outward decorated patterned motifs hinged domed lid embossed decoration sits beside rim attached decorative handle arches body handle lid fittings showing contrasting aged yellowish-gold color background smooth light gray creates subtle reflection beneath object.