A Turkish Marble Basin Dating From The Late 19th Century, Originating From The Ottoman Empire.
A Turkish marble basin dating from the late 19th century, originating from the Ottoman Empire.
It served as an empuvium, that is, a basin designed to collect and retain rainwater, often placed in courtyards or hammams.
Carved from a single block of marble, the basin has a lobed shape reminiscent of a flower or shell, with a decorative relief of finely sculpted scales on the exterior surface. This ornamentation reflects both the Ottoman taste for naturalistic motifs and the technical mastery of Turkish marble artisans.
The interior surface, patinated by time, shows signs of use and a beautiful ochre and ivory patina, attesting to its age and prolonged exposure to water.
It served as an empuvium, that is, a basin designed to collect and retain rainwater, often placed in courtyards or hammams.
Carved from a single block of marble, the basin has a lobed shape reminiscent of a flower or shell, with a decorative relief of finely sculpted scales on the exterior surface. This ornamentation reflects both the Ottoman taste for naturalistic motifs and the technical mastery of Turkish marble artisans.
The interior surface, patinated by time, shows signs of use and a beautiful ochre and ivory patina, attesting to its age and prolonged exposure to water.
8 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Good condition
Material: Marble
Width: 151 cm
Diameter: 87 cm
Height: 36,5 cm
Depth: 30 cm
Reference (ID): 1650037
Availability: In stock
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