Caption

Jug aftabe, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925. Aftabe vessel decorated with dense plant and geometric ornament, dragons and zoomorphic motifs. 19th century, possibly Central Asia or Iran. Height 34.0 cm; width 22.7 cm; diameter 13.3 cm., A single round, shallow bowl-like object viewed from above and slightly angled, showing its interior surface and rim with a short handle extending from one side; the object appears to be made of a metallic material with a worn, textured surface and carved or embossed decorative patterns on the exterior and handle; colors visible include various shades of brown, bronze, and muted gold on the object, with a pale gray to off-white background and a faint reflection beneath the object.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_359

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99.6Mb (1.5Mb) / 19.3in x 20.0in / 5801 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jug aftabe Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 Aftabe vessel decorated dense plant geometric ornament dragons zoomorphic motifs 19th century Central Asia Iran Height 34.0 cm width 22.7 cm diameter 13.3 cm single round shallow bowl- object viewed slightly angled showing interior surface rim short handle extending side object metallic material worn textured surface carved embossed decorative patterns exterior handle colors visible include various shades brown bronze muted gold pale gray off-white background faint reflection beneath object.