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
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. 
Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
Mid-20th century
ca. 1970
Early - mid 20th century
