Antique Ottoman Copper Sahan Serving Dish Dated 1891 Heavy 6.7 lbs 16.5" for Sale

Antique Ottoman Copper Sahan Serving Dish Dated 1891 Heavy 6.7 lbs 16.5" For Sale

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Antique Ottoman Copper Sahan Serving Dish Dated 1891 Heavy 6.7 lbs 16.5":
$850.00

**Item Overview:**
For your consideration is a rare, historically significant antique Ottoman Empire tinned-copper covered banquet serving dish (Sahan / Tagine / Cloche). This massive, museum-quality piece features an exceptionally rare hand-chiseled ownership and date stamp, providing definitive provenance to the late 19th-century Ottoman noble elite.**Historical Provenance & Engravings:**
The dome lid features a beautifully executed, wreath-framed possession cartouche written in elegant Arabic/Ottoman script. It explicitly reads:
• Top Line: "Sahibahu" (Its Owner)
• Middle Line: "Salih Bek" (Saleh Bey) – An elite Ottoman title of nobility granted to governors, high-ranking military commanders, or regional dignitaries.
• Inventory/Weight Marker: "410"
• Bottom Line (Date): "1309" — This corresponds precisely to the Islamic Hijri year 1309 AH, dating the production of this magnificent vessel to 1891–1892 AD. The reverse base of the raw copper bowl also features deep, authentic historic merchant/artisan inventory markings chiseled into the metal from its period of active use.**Specifications & Craftsmanship:**
• Diameter: Generous communal banquet size, measuring approximately 16.5 inches (42 cm).
• Weight: Heavy-gauge 6 lbs 11.7 oz (approx. 3.05 kg) unboxed. Thick, authentic period metal quality.
• Material: Hand-hammered heavy-gauge copper with its original, untouched tinned lining (kalay).
• Hardware: Features its original, heavy solid-brass cast finial handle, secured via a period-correct threaded rod assembly visible on the interior.
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. It retains an incredible, authentic dual-tone copper and silver-tin patina. The piece has deliberately NOT been heavily polished or chemically cleaned to fully preserve the sharpness of the historical inscriptions and the integrity of the aged patina. No structural cracks or major distortions.**Shipping & Handling:**
The item will be safely packed in an oversized 20"x20"x12" box with professional-grade multi-layer cushioning to guarantee the absolute protection of the antique patina and delicate brass finial in transit. Fully tracked international shipping is handled directly via International Shipping. Please review all high-resolution images carefully as they form part of the conditional description. Related Items: