Afghan Islamic Hand- Painted Samavar
Emirate of Afghanistan - Kingdom of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
First half of the 20th century
Copper, brass, iron, paint
Height: 20,3cm
Width: 15,2cm
Collection Date: 2016
Collection Number: 122

A beautifully painted samavar from Afghanistan. Urn shaped and made of copper with a brass cover and handle, with an iron base, and tap and key. The body is ornately painted in brightly covered scenes, possibly of a man courting his companion on the front right and left side surrounded by floral adorments of poppies. On the back side is a painted mosque with untranslated script. The lid has painted birds in flight, all in a Persian style of art. Minor chips to paint.