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

Tags

Case 8, Shelf 3

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

Location

Location

Cabinet

Case 8

Category

Shelf 3