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Egyptian Dallah Coffee Pot: A Symbol of Hospitality and Cultural Richness.
- Object:
A dallah (Arabic: دلة) is a traditional Arab coffee pot used to prepare and serve coffee in the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf. Due to its intimate association with the coffee ritual, the dallah is a strong symbol of identity for Arab and Gulf populations, who see it as an allegory of their tradition of hospitality.
- Visual Details:
• General Shape: The pot has a distinctive shape with a bulbous body that narrows at the waist and widens towards the top. It is covered with an arrow-shaped lid topped with a large finial and held by a sinuous handle. The most distinctive feature is its long, crescent-shaped spout, decorated with motifs.
• Motifs:
o Spout: The spout is adorned with engraved motifs, probably representing traditional designs.
o Body: The body of the pot is richly decorated with scenes and motifs evoking ancient Egypt: a pyramid, a sphinx, and a radiant sun. These elements are emblematic of Egyptian culture and iconography. Floral and serpentine motifs add an additional decorative dimension. A man dressed in traditional attire leads a camel carrying a load. The motifs are surrounded by geometric borders and diamond patterns.
o Lid: The lid is simple, with a handle topped with a crescent moon-shaped motif, often symbolizing Islamic culture.
- Origins:
The origins of the dallah are not known with certainty. It likely appeared in the 16th century when coffee spread throughout the Ottoman Empire, although its specific shape may not have appeared until the mid-17th century. In any case, the dallah is later than the Turkish cezve and even more so than the Ethiopian jebena.
Function: The dallah is inseparable from Arabic coffee. It is part of the tradition of hospitality among Arab and Gulf populations, although it is also associated with festive events such as weddings. It is the first drink served to guests, welcomed with the invitation "come in for a coffee," regardless of other food and drinks offered. Any failure to follow the ritual attached to serving coffee, or any reluctance to offer it, can be perceived as a lack of respect for the guest. The dallah, closely associated with this moment, is therefore emblematic of the identity of Arab and Gulf populations: it is proudly displayed in homes as a symbol of their hospitality. Arabic coffee—and with it the dallah—has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar since 2015.
- Aesthetics and Manufacturing:
The dallah can be made of brass, steel, silver, and even 24-karat gold for the grandest occasions or those used by royal families in the peninsula. There are four traditional motifs: a swirl, a diamond, a flower inside a square, and a motif based on a cardamom pod. Artisanal production is gradually disappearing in the Gulf countries in favor of imports from Pakistan or Morocco.
- Iconography:
A dallah adorns the coins of a UAE dirham and frequently graces a number of urban places (corniches or roundabouts). It is also an essential item in souvenir shops and souks, as a symbol of life in the Arabian Peninsula.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Egyptian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Inconnu
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Ixelles, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10116242386662
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