Jewel-encrusted pitcher
North Africa/Middle East picture - Crown Jewels of Iran --- One of the European travellers / explorers who had the oppotunity to visit the imperial court of the Shah's of Iran (Persian) in the 16th century, described in his travel journal that he managed to count up awards 4000 dishes - plates, food covers, pitchers, and cups, etc., that all were studded with the finest of precious jewels, and yet he didn't have the chance to see them all...