Āftābeh

Also known as Obdasta, Oftoba, Aftafa, Bidet vessel

thumb|upright=0.6|Plastic aftabeh thumb|upright=0.6|Aftabeh from the Erivan Khanate in the Museum of the History of Azerbaijan

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Etymology
Cultural and artistic significance
Aftabeh-Lagan as a Persian proverb
See also
References
External links

thumb|upright=0.6|Plastic aftabeh thumb|upright=0.6|Aftabeh from the Erivan Khanate in the Museum of the History of Azerbaijan

An aftabeh (), or abtabeh, (), also called abdasta (), is a pitcher made out of clay, copper, brass, or plastic, traditionally used for purposes of hand washing, cleansing, and ablution. Its overall shape is similar to a ewer with an angled spout protruding from its side, from where water is poured.

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