Origin: Beykoz Turkey
Date: Late 19th century
Dimensions: 28 × 7.5 cm approx
Price: 11750 AED
Description:
Step back into the refined world of the Ottoman Empire with this exquisite 19th-century Beykoz opaline glass gülabdan, or rosewater sprinkler.
The vessel is fashioned from beautiful opaque apple-green opaline glass, its elegant pear-shaped body rising into a long, slender cylindrical neck and resting upon a broad circular foot. Its graceful proportions are complemented by delicate hand-painted floral decoration, with white and purple blossoms, touches orange, and flowing green foliage distributed across the body and neck.
Adding to its richness are the surviving traces of original gilt decoration, including remnants of a crescent and star, the iconic motif associated with Ottoman artistic and decorative culture. Much of the gilding has been rubbed through age and handling, leaving behind only fragments of the original splendour, an aspect that speaks to the object's long history.
Gülabdans held an important place in Ottoman traditions of hospitality and ceremony, traditionally used to sprinkle fragrant rosewater over the hands of honoured guests. Beykoz glassmakers became celebrated for their distinctive coloured and opaline glass, frequently embellished with enamel painting and gilding.
For the collector, this piece is particularly appealing for its unusual apple-green colour, elegant proportions, surviving floral enamelling and traces of its original Ottoman gilt decoration. The remarkable survival of its exceptionally long and delicate neck further enhances its appeal.
Origin: Beykoz Turkey
Date: Late 19th century
Dimensions: 28 × 7.5 cm approx
Price: 11750 AED
Description:
Step back into the refined world of the Ottoman Empire with this exquisite 19th-century Beykoz opaline glass gülabdan, or rosewater sprinkler.
The vessel is fashioned from beautiful opaque apple-green opaline glass, its elegant pear-shaped body rising into a long, slender cylindrical neck and resting upon a broad circular foot. Its graceful proportions are complemented by delicate hand-painted floral decoration, with white and purple blossoms, touches orange, and flowing green foliage distributed across the body and neck.
Adding to its richness are the surviving traces of original gilt decoration, including remnants of a crescent and star, the iconic motif associated with Ottoman artistic and decorative culture. Much of the gilding has been rubbed through age and handling, leaving behind only fragments of the original splendour, an aspect that speaks to the object's long history.
Gülabdans held an important place in Ottoman traditions of hospitality and ceremony, traditionally used to sprinkle fragrant rosewater over the hands of honoured guests. Beykoz glassmakers became celebrated for their distinctive coloured and opaline glass, frequently embellished with enamel painting and gilding.
For the collector, this piece is particularly appealing for its unusual apple-green colour, elegant proportions, surviving floral enamelling and traces of its original Ottoman gilt decoration. The remarkable survival of its exceptionally long and delicate neck further enhances its appeal.
