Caption

Bell, Islamic art, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, figurative motifs: animals, lions, camels, deer; 19th century, Iran; height 26.5 cm, diameter 15.0 cm, The image shows a single metallic bell standing upright against a pale gray background, with a slightly reflective surface beneath it. The bell is a muted bronze color with areas of darker brown patina and subtle greenish tints, and it has a worn, textured surface. Near the top there is a rectangular loop with a hole, showing rough, uneven edges and darker discoloration. The bell's body tapers outward toward the base and features a few horizontal raised bands and a few raised decorative motifs in a similar bronze tone with slightly lighter highlights. The surface exhibits scratches, small pits, and areas of uneven coloration, and the base edge shows faint reflections on the smooth surface below.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A25_389

License type

Rights managed

Available size

63.5Mb (1.2Mb) / 12.3in x 20.0in / 3700 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bell Islamic art Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 figurative motifs animals lions camels deer 19th century Iran height 26.5 cm diameter 15.0 cm image single metallic bell standing upright pale gray background slightly reflective surface beneath bell muted bronze color areas darker brown patina subtle greenish tints worn textured surface Near top rectangular loop hole showing rough uneven edges darker discoloration bell's body tapers outward base features horizontal raised bands raised decorative motifs bronze tone slightly lighter highlights surface exhibits scratches small pits uneven coloration base edge faint reflections smooth surface .