Persian Sterling Silver Ewer with Repousse Leaf Design

Sterling silver Persian ewer.: Image of the sterling silver handled ewer engraved with floral motifs. It has a flared, globe middle and a tall thin neck spout.
Sterling silver Persian ewer.

Image of the sterling silver handled ewer engraved with floral motifs. It has a flared, globe middle and a tall thin neck spout.

Name/Title

Persian Sterling Silver Ewer with Repousse Leaf Design

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000454

Description

Sterling silver handled ewer engraved with floral motifs. Ewers are used to serve wine and this one was made in the 1920s in Persia, now modern-day Iran.

Context

The silver ewer was gifted to the Jordans by the Shah of Persia.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

County

Iran

Continent

Asia

Country

Persia

Region

West Asia