Aftabeh (/ɑːftɑːˈbɛ/ Persian: آفتابه‎), also called obdasta (Persian: ob – water and dasta – handle) is a pitcher made out of clay, copper, brass, or plastic which is used traditionally 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. It shares resemblance with lota and kindi in Indian culture.