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Ottoman Silver Zarf for a Turkish Coffee Cup
Unmarked silver coffee cup holder · Ottoman Turkey · late 19th century
US $125.00 · or best offer
Description
A decorated silver zarf, from the Arabic for “vessel”, made to cradle the hot porcelain cup in which Turkish coffee is served. The form is found throughout the Middle East in a great range of styles and decorative treatments; this one dates to the late nineteenth century, Ottoman period Turkey.
It is unmarked, the silver of .800–.900 purity, and stands approximately 60 mm high with a weight of about 32 grams.
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Details
| Origin | Ottoman Period Türkiye |
| Period | Late 19th century |
| Material | Silver, unmarked, .800–.900 purity |
| Height | approx. 60 mm |
| Weight | approx. 32 g |
| Reference | eBay item 277825875277 |
Condition
Very good used condition, exhibiting some tarnishing.
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