Important Ewer In Tinned Copper, Uzbekistan, XIXth Century

Superb covered ewer with a spherical body, in tinned copper, from Uzbekistan, of an unusual model.
Crossing point of the Silk Road, for centuries, a former Soviet republic in Central Asia, this country offers treasures to those who know how to appreciate them.
The arts and letters, the clothing of the time, the carpets, the silk make this country, a happiness for the collectors of objects of ancient Islam and cities like Samarkand, Bukhara are the magic places of this mythical silk road.
This ewer was mainly intended for ablution, washing the face and hands, during religious ceremonies.
"The feast of the initiates, standing ready to serve, beauties everywhere hold the ewer in their hands; the faiths 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.
From the 19th century and in very good condition.
Dimensions: Height: 35.5 cm - Diameter: 19 cm - Width: 30 cm weight: 1700 grs
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