{"product_id":"turkish-copper-hamam-bowl-hamam-tasi","title":"Turkish Copper Hamam Bowl (Hamam Tası) | Embossed Rosette | 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Copper Hamam Bowl (Hamam Tası) | Embossed Rosette | 20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to scoop and pour warm water in the bathhouse, this bowl keeps a shape the hamam has used for generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hamam tası is a traditional bowl used to scoop and pour water in Turkish bathhouses. Many examples have a raised central boss, sometimes called a navel, and a tin-coated interior. The form has been made over a long period and continues to be produced today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bowl is formed in copper and embossed with a rosette of lobed petals radiating from the centre. Narrow recessed lines define each petal, and a repeating angular border runs around the rim. Inside, the same pattern appears in reverse, with the central boss rising upward. The exterior has been polished to bright copper, while darker patina remains in the recessed ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good structural condition, with no dents, splits or repairs. The interior tin coating is substantially worn, with copper visible across the raised decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Turkish style; probably made in Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 20th century (attributed); precise date unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: hamam tası (bathhouse bowl) with raised centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: copper, with tin-coated interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: formed copper with embossed rosette; exact manufacturing technique unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: diameter 18.3 cm; height 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good; interior tin substantially worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer profile: collectors of Turkish and Middle Eastern metalwork, and anyone with an interest in bathhouse culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of this bowl lies in its strongly modelled rosette, its characteristic raised centre and the contrast between polished copper and the surviving tin coating. It represents a recognisable form of Turkish bathhouse metalwork, equally interesting as a functional object and as an example of traditional decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEveryday vessels outlast the hands that use them; the customs they serve often outlast both.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44989896884424,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c8fa5a7b-c81c-423f-9561-de3eec06434a.png?v=1775907656","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/turkish-copper-hamam-bowl-hamam-tasi","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}