Details
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 7.5ʺH
- Styles
- Turkish
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Copper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Antique good condition no damage Antique good condition no damage less
- Description
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An exceptional Ottoman Empire (Turkey) hand-made soap box bathhouse hammam container,
Used to transport ancient Kildan clay soap and washcloth … more An exceptional Ottoman Empire (Turkey) hand-made soap box bathhouse hammam container,
Used to transport ancient Kildan clay soap and washcloth when taking a communal Turkish bath. Oversized, oval shaped brass handled and hinged lid container, decorated in ornate embossed, hammered, and tooled whimsical floral foliate relief ornamentation.
The top opening to reveal pierced openwork bottom to allow the flow of air for drying. Rich, warm, beautifully aged, the interior bottom featuring visually striking verdigris patina! less
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