Aftafa Ewer And Its Basin, Tinned Copper, Turkmenistan Or Azerbaijan, XIXth, Early XXth

Aftafa ewer, tinned copper and its basin with its grid in very good condition, originally from Azerbaijan or Turkmenistan from the end of the 19th century see the very beginning of the 20th ...
Our model probably comes from the North-West of Persia , Eastern Iran, Azerbaijan.
There are two similar Aftafa ewers in yellow copper in the collection of the Heydar Aliyev foundation.
The shape and the spirit of the decor are identical in all respects.
The body is flat on both sides, and has a simple and harmonious decor
. This Aftafa ewer or jug is mainly used for ablutions, washing the face and hands, during religious ceremonies but also for eating. "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 by hand "Reading and translation, AS Melikian-Chirvani, 1973 p 119.
In very good condition.
Dimensions: Total height: 46 cm (1'6 ") - Diameter of the bowl: 24 cm (9" 5) - Width: 27 cm (10 ") weight: 2352 grs
We have other ewers from different sources on Proantic.
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