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19th Century Copper & Iron Water Vessel, Algerian, c. 1890

$785.48
£575
€676.03
CA$1,077.34
A$1,210.86
CHF 630.58
MX$14,727.01
NOK 8,069.07
SEK 7,651.86
DKK 5,045.42
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About the Item

A large, beautifully patinated late 19th century water pitcher or vessel, of dovetailed copper construction with forged iron handle. Indistinctly engraved ??? to the neck, meaning ‘unclean’ in Arabic. Algerian, c. 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6695229903752

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