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18th Century Turkish Tombak Ewer and Basin

About the Item

This beautiful ewer and basin set is a delightful product of the 18th century Ottoman Empire, with a striking design aesthetic. It is made from 'tombak', or gilt-copper, a material commonly used in the Ottoman Empire to make precious and ceremonial ornaments such as these. The ewer and basin take a typical form, and each is engraved around its exterior with intricate floral decorations. The ewer has a long, slender spout with a thin, curved handle. There is a slight ribbing effect around the base of the ewer and the basin. The dimensions for the individual pieces are as follows: Ewer- height 41cm, width 27cm, depth 17.5cm Basin- height 15cm, diameter 43cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 155961stDibs: LU956311094263
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