Cast bronze ewer, commonly known as an aftaba, features a hand-formed bulbous body and a splayed pedestal foot. The vessel is topped with a tapered neck and a lid characterized by a prominent crescent moon finial. A long, slender spout extends from the upper shoulder and curves upward, terminating in a flared opening. The spout is decorated with a series of diagonal, spiraling raised lines. The entire piece measures approximately 32 centimeters in height, 23 centimeters in width, and 11 centimeters in depth, with a weight of 1.5 kilograms.A significant feature of this piece is a hand-stamped calligraphic mark located on the main body. This mark is contained within a pointed, onion-dome shaped cartouche and contains cursive Arabic script. The bronze surface exhibits an aged, multi-tonal patina with dark oxidation in recessed areas and lighter metallic highlights on raised surfaces. The body shows various indentations, hammered textures, and fine surface pitting consistent with tradi...