Ottoman Ewer In Tinned Brass, Ht 51 Cm, 19th Century Ottoman Art, In Very Good Condition

Ottoman ewer in tinned brass from the 19th century.
Tulip decoration reversed above the belly separated by a ring.
Stopper of a beautiful dominic shape with fretel and wide ringed neck.
Beautiful patina, graceful and elegant object, heavy due to the materials used.
Bronze handle in the shape of an S The ewers or jugs were and still are today, mainly used for ablutions, washing the face and hands, at the time of religious ceremonies.
"The feast of the initiates, standing ready to serve, the beauties from all sides hold the ewer in their hands;
The times of love wash their hands with all their soul; While the beauties pour the water, the ewer in their hands
" Reading and translation, AS Melikian-Chirvani, 1973 p 119.
The ewers are emblematic and are among the most beautiful objects of oriental art, they are all different because they are all special orders.
As it should be, some are worth a few hundred euros, others reach several thousand euros.
Value depending on many criteria, age, quality, materials, carvings and origins ....
Dimensions: Total height of the ewer: 51 cm - Width: 27 cm - diameter: 21 cm weight: 2545 grs
## We have other old ewers from different origins as well as many objects and carpets, Islamic art, our specialty, which we present on Proantic.
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