"19th Century Miniature Copper Tinned Pot Or Basin With Arabic Inscriptions "
ISLAMIC ART Small basin or Tas in tinned copper with frieze of stylized inscriptions in Arabic
Mid-19th century, Ottoman Empire / Turkey
Condition of daily use and repeated over the centuries: wear in places of the tinning and dents not altering the perception of this beautiful cultural and ritual object linked to the use of water in mosques.
Very very nice patina
Dimensions:
12cm in diameter and 7.5cm in height
The object is heavy because the copper used is thick.
The lines of inscription in Arabic are to be translated but often mention the name of its owner or suras of the Koran
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato