An exceptionally rare, compact 4-inch antique Imperial Russian heavy copper Netilat Yadayim (Jewish ritual hand-washing cup / bedside Negel Vasser). Hand-hammered and forged from thick-gauge copper in late Tsarist Moscow, this piece stands out due to its scarce travel or cabinet scale. While full-sized household examples typically measure 6 to 8+ inches, this miniature variant features all the classic craftsmanship—flared rim, tapered body, and three hand-riveted copper strap handles affixed with double-capped rivets—condensed into a portable form factor.

Material & Origin

• Material: Heavy-Gauge Solid Copper with Hand-Pounded Copper Rivets (traces of original interior tinning).

• Origin: Moscow, Russian Empire (Tsarist Russia).

• Age: Circa 1880–1910 (Pre-1917 Revolution).

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Outstanding antique condition with an untouched, dark, natural copper oxidation and age-earned patina.

• Surface Finish: Features deep reddish-brown copper tones, rich verdigris in recesses, and historical fire-scale traces. Completely uncleaned and unpolished to preserve original integrity.

• Structure: Rock-solid construction. All three handles remain tightly secured with original copper cap-rivets. Displays minor period coppersmithing hammer marks and honest wear consistent with age and ritual use.

Dimensions & Specifications

• Height: ~4 inches (10.1 cm)

• Top Rim Diameter: ~4 inches (10.1 cm)

• Weight: 8.3 oz (235 g)

Authenticity Assessment

The physical characteristics confirm 100% period authenticity:

• Constructive Joinery: Authentic 19th-century coppersmithing with hand-forged copper strap handles joined via hand-hammered copper rivets with interior peening marks visible inside the rim.

• Stamp Profile: Clear, circular die-stamped Imperial double-headed eagle exhibiting authentic die-wear around the border and the "ФАБРИКА ВЪ МОСКВѢ" Cyrillic lettering.

• Orthography: Accurate pre-1918 Tsarist Cyrillic spelling using the hard sign (Ъ) and Yat (Ѣ).

• Metal Aging: Genuine deep-layer oxidation, copper oxide crusting inside the lower base, and historical tinned-lining residues consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing methods.

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