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Hamam Tocsi (water scoop for bathing) for a new bride with symbols of prosperity and fertility

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DepartmentAsia

Hamam Tocsi (water scoop for bathing) for a new bride with symbols of prosperity and fertility

NameScoop

Artist Avak

CultureOttoman

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeTurkey, West Asia, Asia

MediumSilvered copper

Dimensions21 X 21.1 X 7.1

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2012.57.2

Object numberFA.2012.57.2

Collections

Asia

DescriptionThis water scoop is of circular shape when looked at from above. The edge of the water scoop spreads slightly outwards. Floral motifs are present at the edge of the object, on the outside near the bottom and on the bottom of the object around the fish and the bird. The fish, which is situated in the middle, with a red object in its mouth has seven parts which can be moved separately. A bird is situated above the fish which can also be moved separately by itself.

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