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Antique Qajar Persian Tinned Metal Ewer, Engraved Design, Circa 1800

$1,850
£1,394.74
€1,623.52
CA$2,602.66
A$2,617.90
CHF 1,525.38
MX$31,895.29
NOK 17,542.84
SEK 17,995.44
DKK 12,134.74

About the Item

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Tinned Metal Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned metal pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with flowers and birds design on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique Islamic Moorish Style Metalwork ewer, pitcher with etched Islamic designs. Safavid Tinned Metal Jug. Origin: Central Asia, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Safavid, Qajar, Copper. Antiquities, Ancient Asian. As seen in Alberto Pinto Orientalist Decor Book second picture in the listing and at The Islamic Museum of Doris Duke Shangri LA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Tin,Etched,Forged,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    good with patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ANT9241stDibs: LU906841471242

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