{"product_id":"solid-silver-repousse-rose-water-sprinkler-middle-eastern-india-19th-century","title":"Solid Silver Repousse Rose Water Sprinkler, Middle Eastern \u0026 India, 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv data-exclude-css-removal=\"true\" data-cl-template-tag=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe are offering...\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA beautiful 19th century solid silver rose water sprinkler from the Middle East, dating back to approximately the 1890s. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe antique silver is repoussé with floral motifs and filigree patterns. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe top of the piece is decorated with coral beads and sterling flowers. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe neck of the sprinkle unscrews completely to fill the main basin with rose water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe custom of sprinkling guests with rosewater originated in the Middle East. This practice was adopted by Hindu and Muslin courts and later by Wealthy Europeans in India.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRosewater is made from steeping rosewater petals in water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt’s called the Flower of Prophet Muhammad because its pleasant smell reminds people of the prophet Muhammad. Rosewater is also used in religious ceremonies, and to welcome guests in the home.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApprox. Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTotal Height: 17\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth at widest: 4 1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBase Diameter: 4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLength of removable top: 7 1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e464 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 19th Century (tested) solid silver rosewater sprinkler is in beautiful age-related condition. Small amount \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eof tarnish along bottom base (as seen in photos). The neck of the sprinkler screws on and off \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003esecurely. Please see all photos for complete description.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoc. F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eID 40\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com","brand":"Mission Gallery Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51164326527209,"sku":"184844680301_6cf73eb_4EB1","price":1620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/5078\/9865\/files\/57_c2f9a102-f0cd-45e4-9bd9-c2a8d6c71ba1.jpg?v=1781033334","url":"https:\/\/www.missiongalleryantiques.com\/products\/solid-silver-repousse-rose-water-sprinkler-middle-eastern-india-19th-century","provider":"Mission Gallery Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}