A Safavid brass ewer (aftabe), Persia, 17th century
of baluster form with a pear-shaped body resting on a raised splayed foot with serpentine spout, the long flaring neck with bulbous moulding, engraved with arcades of pendant palmettes and cartouches reserved on a hatched ground, the faceted spout decorated with zigzaging bands, the body with a central band roundels enclosing various abstract animals on a floral ground, between bird-like shaped figures
37.6cm.
Condition Report:
Pitting and patination consistent with age, some areas of oxidation, abrasions and nibbles to base, light scratches to the surface, as viewed
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of baluster form with a pear-shaped body resting on a raised splayed foot with serpentine spout, the long flaring neck with bulbous moulding, engraved with arcades of pendant palmettes and cartouches reserved on a hatched ground, the faceted spout decorated with zigzaging bands, the body with a central band roundels enclosing various abstract animals on a floral ground, between bird-like shaped figures
37.6cm.
Condition Report:
Pitting and patination consistent with age, some areas of oxidation, abrasions and nibbles to base, light scratches to the surface, as viewed
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