{"product_id":"rare-antique-russian-imperial-copper-mini-travel-netilat-yadayim-4-wash-cup-moscow-mark","title":"Rare Antique Russian Imperial Copper Mini Travel Netilat Yadayim 4\" Wash Cup Moscow Mark Loving Cup Laver","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare, compact 4-inch antique Imperial Russian heavy copper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetilat Yadayim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Jewish ritual hand-washing cup \/ bedside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNegel Vasser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-Gauge Solid Copper with Hand-Pounded Copper Rivets (traces of original interior tinning).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moscow, Russian Empire (Tsarist Russia).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1880–1910 (Pre-1917 Revolution).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outstanding antique condition with an untouched, dark, natural copper oxidation and age-earned patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features deep reddish-brown copper tones, rich verdigris in recesses, and historical fire-scale traces. Completely uncleaned and unpolished to preserve original integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~4 inches (10.1 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Rim Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~4 inches (10.1 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.3 oz (235 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe physical characteristics confirm 100% period authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructive Joinery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic 19th-century coppersmithing with hand-forged copper strap handles joined via hand-hammered copper rivets with interior peening marks visible inside the rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear, circular die-stamped Imperial double-headed eagle exhibiting authentic die-wear around the border and the \"ФАБРИКА ВЪ МОСКВѢ\" Cyrillic lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrthography:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accurate pre-1918 Tsarist Cyrillic spelling using the hard sign (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eЪ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and Yat (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eѢ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Aging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine deep-layer oxidation, copper oxide crusting inside the lower base, and historical tinned-lining residues consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference \u0026amp; Provenance Citation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudaica: Rare Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA History of Jewish Costume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alfred Rubens (See also: Sotheby's \/ Parke-Bernet Judaica Catalogs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For documentation of late 19th-century Imperial Russian stamped copper ritual lavers and travel\/miniature washing vessels, see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudaica: Rare Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Sotheby's Publications (Section on Tsarist Russian domestic copper and brass ceremonial washstand accessories, p. 112).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-0f29d785-7fff-99af-c171-f5993314bd44\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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