Good antique condition. Denting, pitting, and surface corrosion; not watertight.
A hand-formed copper aftaba, the traditional Persian ewer for ceremonial washing, with a beautifully developed verdigris and darkened-copper patina. At 14 inches tall with a long spout and side handle, it has real sculptural presence, the hand-worked surface and natural oxidation exactly what collectors and decorators look for. Consistent with early-to-mid 19th century metalwork. An antique with the kind of patina you cannot rush.
