Caption

Bell, Islamic art, Persian Qajar dynasty, 1785–1925, 19th century, Iran; figurative motifs: animals, lions, camels, deer; painted/decorated bell; height 26.5 cm, diameter 15.0 cm., A single bell-shaped metal object stands upright against a pale gray background, showing a weathered surface with hues of bronze, gold, and muted brown; the top has a rectangular loop with a rough hole and darker brown patina, and the upper body features a few horizontal bands and textured wear; the midsection bears a raised decorative motif resembling stylized animal shapes in slightly darker bronze tones with pitted surface details; the lower flared portion is smoother with visible fine striations and a mix of dull bronze and gold coloration, and the object casts a subtle reflection on the glossy surface beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A25_386

License type

Rights managed

Available size

63.5Mb (1.4Mb) / 12.3in x 20.0in / 3700 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bell Islamic art Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 19th century Iran figurative motifs animals lions camels deer painted decorated bell height 26.5 cm diameter 15.0 cm single bell-shaped metal object stands upright pale gray background showing weathered surface hues bronze gold muted brown top rectangular loop rough hole darker brown patina upper body features horizontal bands textured wear midsection bears raised decorative motif resembling stylized animal shapes slightly darker tones pitted surface details lower flared portion smoother visible fine striations mix dull bronze gold coloration object casts subtle reflection glossy surface beneath .