Bidspirit auction | AN OTTOMAN ENGRAVED BRASS EWER

AN OTTOMAN ENGRAVED BRASS EWER AND BASIN - Ottoman, Turkey, Ca. AD 1800 - 1900 . An elegant brass set, including a pear-shaped ewer tapering to a slender neck, topped with a domed lid and an ornate scrolling handle terminating in a stylised finial. The spout, gracefully curved, complements the harmonious proportions of the vessel. The surface is finely engraved with floral sprays, leafy friezes, and intricate geometric motifs. The matching basin, with a wide, scalloped rim, is adorned with similar decorative elements. Such sets were traditionally used in Ottoman households and courtly settings for handwashing rituals.Size: 460mm x 360mm; Weight: 1.96kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.