Pitcher

This pitcher displays masterful chasing in repoussé, a technique produced by first hammering the silver out from the interior and then meticulously working the exterior to define and finish the decoration. With its bulbous lower body and pronounced midband, the pitcher’s shape resembles that of an Afghan jug in Moore’s collection, displayed along the wall behind you. This form was popular with customers; Tiffany created many versions with varied decorative schemes, including designs described in the manufacturing ledgers as "Ind[ian] Scroll," "Peony Scroll," and "Wild Garden," likely the one used here. With stylized carnations and geometric bands on the handle that complement the naturalistic blooms on the body, this design recalls South Asian and Islamic sources ranging from Iznik ceramics to pattern books in the Tiffany design library.