"Rose Water Sprinkler, Gülabdan, In Solid Silver, Ottoman Empire XIX"
Rose water sprinkler (Gülabdar) in solid silver, of Ottoman origin from the 19th century, in the shape of a fruit, with a fluted spherical body, a branch of roses in relief surrounds the sprinkler. the piedouche is formed by six chiseled leaves, surmounted by a leafy corolla. Beautiful work in repoussé and chiselled windings Rose water is obtained by the distillation of rose petals, a process invented by the Muslim alchemist Jabir Ibn Hayyan (1721 - 1815) Weight 206 grams Hallmark: 925 Goldsmith: undetermined