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Artifact

Brass Sugar Bowl

Description

  • Two-handled brass sugar bowl with lid.
  • Bowl has a floral background dividing the space into six medallions depicting the portraits of six different men, possibly sultans of Persia (modern Iran).
  • The names of each of the men depicted are written in Arabic beneath their portrait.
  • The lid is decorated in a floral pattern and is topped with a bird, possibly a falcon. 

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by Harry Smith in Persia (modern Iran). 

Map Location

Latitude: 31° 56' 13.823" N
Longitude: 49° 18' 5.335" E

Date

Prior to 1959

Dimensions

inches
Length:
5.5
Width:
3.0
Height:
3.8

Events, Places, People

  • Harry Smith
  • Iran 

Originating Location

Asia›Iran

Subject

  • The front of a brass sugar bowl showing three medallions with the faces of bearded sultans. The handles are curved and there is a bird on top of the lid.
  • The left side of a brass sugar bowl showing two of the sultan portraits. They are surrounded by a floral background. There is a brass bird on top of the lid.
  • The right side of a brass sugar bowl showing two of the sultan portraits. They are surrounded by a floral background. There is a brass bird on top of the lid.
  • Top view of a sugar bowl showing a floral decoration on the lid. There is a brass bird on top of the lid. The handles of the bowl are curved and are on opposite sides of the bowl
  • A bird, possibly a falcon, on the top of the lid of the sugar bowl. There is a floral pattern on the lid. |
  • Close-up view of a curved handle and how it is attached to the bowl and has a decorative curve at the bottom.

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