The vessel features a classic flared form with two robust, hand-hammered copper handles secured by heavy rivets—a design essential for the halakhic requirements of ritual washing. The interior retains a natural, aged verdigris, and the exterior surfaces show the distinctive marks of hand-planishing. This piece is offered in its authentic, as-found state, preserving the historical integrity and "soul" that collectors and scholars of antique Judaica value.

Material: Heavy Gauge Solid Copper

Weight: 2.125 lbs (Substantially heavier than standard examples)

Dimensions: 5.5" Height | 6" Top Diameter

Origin: Likely Eastern European (Pale of Settlement) or Ottoman

Age: Mid-to-Late 19th Century

Condition: Excellent antique condition. No splits or structural repairs. The metal is thick-walled and heavy in the hand. Original dark patina remains unpolished.

Reference

• Book Title: Jewish Ritual Art in the Victoria & Albert Museum

• Author: Michael Keen

• Reference: Page 58–60 (Regarding 18th and 19th-century copper and brass washing vessels and the evolution of the two-handled form in European communities).

Item dimensions: 5.5" tall × 8.25" wide × 6.25" deep  

Weight of item: 2 lb 2 oz  

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