19th Century Ottoman Pewter Ewer - 17¼"

A19th century Ottoman pewter ewer, evocative of the travel and trade routes that once connected the eastern Mediterranean. The tall, melon-form body rises to a domed hinged lid with a bud finial, its hinge and rubbing points revealing warm copper tones where centuries of handling have softened the pewter’s surface. A sinuous swan-neck spout and a sturdy iron scroll handle complete the silhouette. Hand-hammered striations and a delicate ring of punched rosettes encircle the lower body, catching the light across its soft, silvery gray patina. Originally used for water or tea service and for ritual hand washing, such vessels accompanied daily life from private interiors to caravanserais and bathhouses. Now purely decorative, the ewer bears the marks of time - surface oxidation, small dents, light rubbing, and a slightly uneven lid and spout - details that speak to long use and lend the object its enduring character.

Style it on a console, mantel, or open shelving where its silhouette reads as sculpture, pairing beautifully with dark wood, marble, or textured linen. Group with brass or copper vessels for a layered metal mix, or let it stand alone on a sideboard as a quiet focal point. While no longer intended for functional use, it may be repurposed as a vessel for dried stems.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 17¼" high x 9¾" long from handle to spout x 6¼" wide
Approx. overall 44cm high x 25cm long from handle to spout x 16cm wide