A LARGE GILT-COPPER (TOMBAK) COVERED JAR
A LARGE GILT-COPPER (TOMBAK) COVERED JAR

OTTOMAN TURKEY, DATED AH 1202/1787-88 AD

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A LARGE GILT-COPPER (TOMBAK) COVERED JAR
OTTOMAN TURKEY, DATED AH 1202/1787-88 AD
On splaying foot, the decoration engraved and punched to the slightly flaring body and domed double-tiered lid consisting of hanging floral garlands, lid with pinecone finial
7.1/2in. (19cm.) high

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Lot Essay

This bowl is engraved with the name of an owner 'Maktubji 'Uthman Bek Efendi' and dated AH 1202/1787-88 AD. In Ottoman Turkish mektubchi would refer to the function of personal scribe.

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