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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

CERAMIC IRANIAN AQUAMANILE

Posted by HALTER on January 28, 2012 at 1:34pm

Ceramics, IranDescription:A magnificent old (probably 12th or 13th century) Aquamanille from Isfahan ... This type of pitcher is a "Aquamanile" with a handle and a spout designed to contain water and be used. This old word is mostly used today to describe works of art. Here, as often with this type of object, the beak is artistically represented by an animal motive ...Weight:1kg,610Height:15,74incheswww.halter-ethnic.com

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