Middle Eastern. 800 Silver Surahi 270g

This exotic chased and engraved lidded antique Persian Silver Surahi is both attractive and functional. Believed to have been used as a holder of holy water for ritual cleansing ceremonies, this small tribal classical shaped Surahi is 18 cm and over 270 grams of 800 silver. This ceremonial Surahi would be ideal to adorn and venerate in any prayer/puja room but would also make an ideal decorator piece or just an excellent addition for a collector of middle eastern artifacts.