Antique Oriental Central Asia Uzbekistan Russian Islamic Persian Turkish Ewer

Description

Large size water vessel ewer from the early 1900's Khiva - Khorezm area of Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Hand made from heavy gauge tinned red copper, with large genuine semi-precious turquoise stones set on each side (
tested by a professional gemologist and guaranteed to be genuine Central Asian turquoises
!). In fine condition commensurate with use and age with some staining, soiling, oxidation, surface abrasions. Please see all photos for details and feel free to ask any questions.
Size
: 16" tall.  Base is 6" in diameter.
References
:
1
) A Song in Metal, Folk Art of Uzbekistan; 1986; Abdullayev; Gafur Gulyam Art and Literature Publishers; Uzbekistan.
2
) Uzbekistan, Heirs to the Silk Road, Thames & Hudson; 1997; Kalter; J. and Pavaloi; Uzbekistan.
Shipping
: The item(s) ship from Germany via expedited and tracked duty-free USPS, please allow a few extra days for processing and delivery. I also combine postage for multiple lots. Please check my other top quality objects of art and feel free to ask any questions.
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