Indian Copper Tea Urn (Samovar), 19th Century

Made in Kashmir, likely once with a tinned surface (now worn), unmarked, with central cylinder for heating element, elaborately engraved with avian and floral scrollwork, pierced base.

12 1/4 in.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia

Wear to surfaces; scattered denting.