Oriental Persian Aftafa Ewer XIX C 1900 - 1920
Artist: Art De L'azerbaïdjan
Aftafa ewer, in tin-plated copper, decorated on all sides, with interlacing, friezes, flowers and scenes of musicians and dancers on the sides of the ewer.
Century 1900 - 1920
Our model comes from Northwest Persia, Eastern Iran, Azerbaijan.
An Esse cast handle, beautiful engravings and a patina due to time highlight the object.
Note the many flowery facets on the front and back.
The decorations present are similar to those found on Persian carpets,
but also on carpets from the nearby Caucasus.
This Aftafa ewer or jug was and is primarily used for ablutions, washing the face and hands, at the time of religious ceremonies.
"The festival of initiates, standing ready to serve,
beauties on all sides hold the ewer in their hands;
the times of love wash their hands with all their soul;
while the beauties pour the water, ewer in hand"
Reading and translation , A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, 1973 p 119.
from the early 20th century and in very good condition.
The ewers are emblematic and among the most beautiful objects of ancient oriental art,
they are all different as they were mostly special orders.
Dimensions : Height : 35 cm (13,5") - Width : 27 cm (10,5") - weight : 1507 grs
We have other antique ewers from different origins
Free shipping to France 0€ - Europe 25€ - world 50€
winsteinprovence.com
REF WINSTEIN 1566
Century 1900 - 1920
Our model comes from Northwest Persia, Eastern Iran, Azerbaijan.
An Esse cast handle, beautiful engravings and a patina due to time highlight the object.
Note the many flowery facets on the front and back.
The decorations present are similar to those found on Persian carpets,
but also on carpets from the nearby Caucasus.
This Aftafa ewer or jug was and is primarily used for ablutions, washing the face and hands, at the time of religious ceremonies.
"The festival of initiates, standing ready to serve,
beauties on all sides hold the ewer in their hands;
the times of love wash their hands with all their soul;
while the beauties pour the water, ewer in hand"
Reading and translation , A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, 1973 p 119.
from the early 20th century and in very good condition.
The ewers are emblematic and among the most beautiful objects of ancient oriental art,
they are all different as they were mostly special orders.
Dimensions : Height : 35 cm (13,5") - Width : 27 cm (10,5") - weight : 1507 grs
We have other antique ewers from different origins
Free shipping to France 0€ - Europe 25€ - world 50€
winsteinprovence.com
REF WINSTEIN 1566
780 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Copper
Width: 27 cm - 10,5"
Height: 35,5 cm - 13,5"
Reference (ID): 1750255
Availability: In stock
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