Posted 10 years ago
ematay
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I have this terracotta flask that I got in the spice souk in Dubai, about 20 years ago. It has a hand-marked 'target' pattern and black painted mark which looks like an Arabic '4'. The shape is of the classic pilgrim flask, but although it's old I don't think it's ancient. I didn't pay much for it - in fact the shop owner gave it to me, in lieu of about US10 change. The body is in fairly good condition and it still holds water, but the handles are both chipped. I love it but don't know anything about it. Can anyone help?
I'am not expert for these but i would say these items are made over thousands of years like oil lamps in same area, in same traditional way by hands.
You have to be almost museum curator to say are these items really old or semi old.
Look my oil lamp photo.
I like it anyway.
Thanks Joe....that sounds accurate. I like all your posts, you have a lot of great things. I have this one hanging where I can touch & enjoy it every day ! E