This exquisite piece is highly characteristic of a major tradition within Islamic metalwork , Based on its distinctive features—the rounded body, the tall neck, the extensive Arabic calligraphy, and especially the zoomophic (dragon-head) spout and handle—the ewer can be attributed to the following style, era, and region: Style and Era : Primary Style: Indo-Persian or Safavid/Mughal Influence. The dragon motif is a significant element borrowed from Chinese art (where it was assimilated through the Mongols and Timurids) and incorporated into Persian and Indian Islamic decorative arts , sometimes called a kettle ewer or afltābā) in metalwork from the regions below , The prominent, bold application of the word "Allah" (\text{اللّٰه}) as a central decorative element is a sophisticated use of religious calligraphy typical of this later period
Details
- Inventory Code
- 3388
- Category
- Clocks
- Material
- N/A
- Origin
- Germany
- Period
- The Late 16th to 17th Century (circa 1550–1700 AD).
- Dimensions
- 128 × 50 × 21.5 cm
- Condition
- Excellent cosmetic condition with minimal wear commensurate with age. Fully functional.
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