Tinned Brass Ewer, Ottoman Period, Height 51 Cm, 19th Century Ottoman Art

Important Ottoman ewer in tinned brass from the 19th century.

Decorated with an inverted tulip, placed above the belly and separated by a ring.
Stopper of a beautiful dominique shape with fretel and wide ringed neck.
Old 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 all special orders.
As it should be, some are worth a few hundred euros, others reach several thousand euros.
The value of the object depends on many criteria, age, quality, materials, carvings and provenances ....
Dimensions: Total height of ewer: 51 cm - Width: 27 cm - diameter: 21 cm weight: 2545 grs

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