A Cairoware brass ewer and stand
19th Century
the ovoid body with s-scroll handle, tapering spout and hinged cover standing on a circular drop-in stand on bowl, all decorated in silver and copper with calligraphic and geometric panels between scrolling arabesques -- 15 3/8in. (39cm.) high overall, (rubbing).
See Illustration.
A Cairoware brass ewer and stand
19th Century
the ovoid body with s-scroll handle, tapering spout and hinged cover standing on a circular drop-in stand on bowl, all decorated in silver and copper with calligraphic and geometric panels between scrolling arabesques -- 15 3/8in. (39cm.) high overall, (rubbing).
See Illustration.