water container (food service)

A copper water vessel with a round base and a rounded body which leads to a narrow neck. There is a curved handle attached near the base at the bottom and to the lid at the top. There is a curved spout which goes straight up and then curves away from the pot. The lid is decorated with protruding circles and is attached to the handle with a hinge. The body of the vessel is decorated with engraved motifs near the top and bottom, and there are protruding elongated teardrop shapes which nearly cover the entire body of the vessel.

Label: red label found with the object.

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