Vase - Brass, Copper, Silverplated - Set 2 Makkawi metalwork
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Set of 2 Makkawi metalwork items in silver‑plated brass from Mecca, Saudi Arabia, including a vase (25 cm high, 12 cm wide, 604 g, dating to circa 1960–1980) in excellent condition with copper and silver tones and engraved floral motifs, and a rose water sprinkler (24 cm high, 147 g, circa 30–40 years) in very good condition with patina.
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Set of 2 Makkawi metalwork
1#
Oriental Makkawi vase in silver-plated brass
Decorative oriental vase in tri-colored brass (copper, silver, and red)
Hand-engraved and chased oriental floral and geometric pattern
Silver-toned rims Silver-toned flowers and leaves
Some flowers feature red accents Islamic/Oriental art, Makkawi style (traditional to Mecca, Saudi Arabia)
Origin: Saudi Arabia
Material: Silver-plated brass with patina
Age: ~40–50 years (1960–1980)
Height: 25 cm
Width: 12 cm
Weight: 604 g
Condition: Very good overall condition; light signs of wear consistent with age and decorative use
2# Oriental rose water sprinkler / Gulabpash
Decorative and functional object with a traditional shape featuring a globular reservoir, a long neck that unscrews from the body, and a sprinkler head with an opening
Gulabpash / gulabdan / gulabdani used for pouring or sprinkling rose water in ceremonial or hospitality settings
Finely crafted, engraved floral decoration
Copper and silver tones Islamic/Oriental art, Makkawi style (traditional to Mecca, Saudi Arabia)
Origin: Saudi Arabia
Material: Silver-plated brass with patina
Age: ~30–40 years
Height: 24 cm
Weight: 147 g
Condition: Very good condition
Set of 2 Makkawi metalwork
1#
Oriental Makkawi vase in silver-plated brass
Decorative oriental vase in tri-colored brass (copper, silver, and red)
Hand-engraved and chased oriental floral and geometric pattern
Silver-toned rims Silver-toned flowers and leaves
Some flowers feature red accents Islamic/Oriental art, Makkawi style (traditional to Mecca, Saudi Arabia)
Origin: Saudi Arabia
Material: Silver-plated brass with patina
Age: ~40–50 years (1960–1980)
Height: 25 cm
Width: 12 cm
Weight: 604 g
Condition: Very good overall condition; light signs of wear consistent with age and decorative use
2# Oriental rose water sprinkler / Gulabpash
Decorative and functional object with a traditional shape featuring a globular reservoir, a long neck that unscrews from the body, and a sprinkler head with an opening
Gulabpash / gulabdan / gulabdani used for pouring or sprinkling rose water in ceremonial or hospitality settings
Finely crafted, engraved floral decoration
Copper and silver tones Islamic/Oriental art, Makkawi style (traditional to Mecca, Saudi Arabia)
Origin: Saudi Arabia
Material: Silver-plated brass with patina
Age: ~30–40 years
Height: 24 cm
Weight: 147 g
Condition: Very good condition
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
751 g
Specific region of origin
Mecque
Title additional information
Set 2 Makkawi metalwork
Country of origin
Saudi Arabia
Material
Brass, Copper, Silverplated
Style
Vintage
Colour
Bronze, Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
25 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
