Caption

Bell, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, 19th century, Iran; figurative motifs: animals—lions, camels, deer; height 26.5 cm, diameter 15.0 cm; Islamic art., A single metal bell-like object stands upright against a pale gray background. The object has a tapered cylindrical shape with a narrow top and a wider flared base, and a short vertical handle or knob protruding from the center of the top. The surface shows a textured, slightly pitted finish with visible wear and small scratches. A raised decorative motif wraps around the middle section, appearing as a stylized animal or spiral-like figure in low relief. The object displays a range of metallic tones including muted gold, bronze, and darker brownish areas where patina or shading is present. The lighting produces soft highlights and subtle reflections on the metal surface.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A25_385

License type

Rights managed

Available size

63.5Mb (1.5Mb) / 12.3in x 20.0in / 3700 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bell Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 19th century Iran figurative motifs animals lions camels deer height 26.5 cm diameter 15.0 cm Islamic art single metal bell- object stands upright pale gray background tapered cylindrical shape narrow top wider flared base short vertical handle knob protruding center top surface textured slightly pitted finish visible wear small scratches raised decorative motif wraps middle section appearing stylized animal spiral- figure low relief object displays range metallic tones muted gold bronze darker brownish areas patina shading present lighting produces soft highlights subtle reflections metal surface.