Tinned Copper Food Carrier

The Tinned Copper Food Carrier is a three-tier vessel used in Ottoman markets to carry ready-made meals. Its top lid has a handled carrying ring

Object details

• Inventory no.: OKM-2014-0390
• Period / date: Ottoman – 19. yüzyıl
• Material: Copper / brass / silver
• Place: Bursa
• Dimensions: Yükseklik 42 cm
• Gallery: Gallery 2 – Metalworkers

The story of the object

Copper was tinned on the inside so as not to spoil the taste of the food. Because the tin layer wore away over time, vessels were regularly taken to the 'kalaycı' (tinsmith). The three stamps under this carrier belong to three different masters in Bursa's coppersmiths' bazaar, pointing to the vessel's repair history.

Acquisition and display status

From the Hanımoğlu family collection. The work is currently on display. An audio-guide commentary has not yet been published for this work; it is covered in our guided tours.

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