An important ewer or jug, also called Aftabe, in tinned copper, with ovoid body, curved spout and handle and a dome-shaped lid decorated with a scrolled foliage motifs and surmounted by a protruding fretel. Heavily decorated with cartouches, calligraphic motifs and images of deers among scrolled foliage. Such ewers were mainly used for ablutions at the time of religious ceremonies. Presumably, Ottoman Empire, late 18th or early 19th century. Antique Islamic Metalware, Table and Desk Wares, Oriental Home Decor Pieces And Collectibles.