Pitcher with an Openwork Design and a Looped Handle, Uygur

Date: First half of 20th century
Area: Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Dimensions: Diameter 18.4 cm, Height 40 cm
Material: Copper

Description

The hand washing kettle is the common bathing and cleaning utensil for Muslim people, known as ‘Holy Water Kettle’. This copper kettle has a quaint and refined shape. Engraved and hollow carved with flowers, plants and Uygur text patterns all over the body, the kettle is not only an article of utility but a perfect work of art.

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