Ewer and basin

Turkey, Ottoman period, 18th–19th century

Hammered and gilt copper (tombak). The basin has a cover decorated with openwork; simple lines are engraved on the ewer.

Ewer: H: 37.3 cm / Diameter: 17 cm; Basin: H: 11 cm / Diameter: 36.5 cm

UMP 4839, UMP 4766

Ewers were usually paired with basins and were used for personal hygiene.