Of slightly tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the central register bounded by slightly raised bands comprising a central band of lozenges each engraved with interlaced arabesques on a cross-hatched ground, fluted zigzag and engraved arabesque interlace bands above and below, the mouth with a band of nasta'liq inscription cartouches between meandering vine bands, similar engraved floral bands around the foot, the sides with applied loop handles, the associated reversible cover either with open cylindrical drum engraved with inscriptions forming a torch, or inverted with domed cover engraved with interlaced arabesques rising to two entwined dragons, their heads rising as two candle sockets,excellent condition(61cm.) high