Moroccan coffee jug. The jug has an hour glass shape and is made from brass. It has a rounded base and is decorated with etchings of flowers, zig-zags, swirls and diamonds. The pattern is worn away towards the lower end. The jug has a hinged lid. There are small metal objects attached to the lid by short chains. The lid comes to a point and the hinge to the lid has three metal pegs attached.
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