Title : Aftaba
Accession No : 57/7/948
A small sized Aftaba, from Bangladesh, on four legs. The handle of the jug is sleek and the body is voluminous with broad bottom. The neck of the jug is elongated and narrow with a conical lid on top for closure. The lip of the jug adorns a head of an animal, which adds to the aesthetic value of the jug. The mouth used for pouring is in a pipe like design. The jug is accompanied by a water basin.
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Condition
- ConditionGood
- Action NoteCNR
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)23.5 x 25 x 9.5
Significance
- Artistic"This is a traditional hand washing pot. It is also known as Surahi, Aftaba or Chillum-chi. Aftaba is a water container, with a long handle and spout, used in Asian countries and usually made of metal. It is used to serve liquid i.e. water, coffee, tea or something to pour. It originates from the Great Mughal of Kashmir. Those were the old days, when craftsmen prepared antiques from pure gold and silver. This decorative element is beautifully carved. There are sketches of plants all around, beautifully embossed using ancient techniques. The handle is embossed with a beautiful elongated snake shape. Due to the minute work done as its this decorative element, it takes a long time to be prepared. "
Description
- DescriptionA small sized Aftaba, from Bangladesh, on four legs. The handle of the jug is sleek and the body is voluminous with broad bottom. The neck of the jug is elongated and narrow with a conical lid on top for closure. The lip of the jug adorns a head of an animal, which adds to the aesthetic value of the jug. The mouth used for pouring is in a pipe like design. The jug is accompanied by a water basin.
- Inscription/Markings No
- Reference"Chattopadhaya, Kamaladevi. Handicrafts of India. New Delhi: Indian Council for Cultural Research, 1975. Jain, Jyotindra and Aarti Aggarwala. National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, New Delhi. Ahmedabad: Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 1989."
- KeywordAftaba, Carved, Jug, Snake, Vase, Decorative, Traditional