Aftaba pitcher - Middle East - Qajar dynasty (1796–1925)
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Aftaba pitcher from the Middle East, dating to the Qajar dynasty (19th–early 20th century), height 37 cm, in good condition, original/official.
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Rare antique 19th C. Qajar Heavy Brass Aftaba – Signed & Inscribed (Water Pitcher)
A fine and heavy water ewer (Aftaba), dating from the Qajar period (19th to early 20th century). Crafted from heavy copper/brass alloy, this vessel features a characteristic flattened bulbous body with hand-engraved medallion panels filled with intricate Arabesque and floral motifs.
Design: The elongated neck is decorated with a distinctive fish-scale pattern, complemented by a long curved spout with incised geometric details and a dragon-head style tail joint at the handle base.
Inscriptions & Marks: The sturdy side handle bears hand-engraved Arabic/Persian inscriptions and numbers/maker's marks.
Lid: Features a hinged top lid topped with a traditional pointed finial.
Details:
Period: Qajar Dynasty (19th – Early 20th Century)
Material: Heavy Copper / Brass alloy
Height: 37 cm
Condition: Good antique condition with a rich, dark natural patina and light surface signs of age and wear. Hinges and lid structure remain intact.
Rare antique 19th C. Qajar Heavy Brass Aftaba – Signed & Inscribed (Water Pitcher)
A fine and heavy water ewer (Aftaba), dating from the Qajar period (19th to early 20th century). Crafted from heavy copper/brass alloy, this vessel features a characteristic flattened bulbous body with hand-engraved medallion panels filled with intricate Arabesque and floral motifs.
Design: The elongated neck is decorated with a distinctive fish-scale pattern, complemented by a long curved spout with incised geometric details and a dragon-head style tail joint at the handle base.
Inscriptions & Marks: The sturdy side handle bears hand-engraved Arabic/Persian inscriptions and numbers/maker's marks.
Lid: Features a hinged top lid topped with a traditional pointed finial.
Details:
Period: Qajar Dynasty (19th – Early 20th Century)
Material: Heavy Copper / Brass alloy
Height: 37 cm
Condition: Good antique condition with a rich, dark natural patina and light surface signs of age and wear. Hinges and lid structure remain intact.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Qajar dynasty (1796–1925)
Country of Origin
Middle East
Height
37 cm
Title of artwork
Aftaba pitcher
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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