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Cauldron (chartzin, χαρτζίν in greek)-mmr_00428

Cauldron (chartzin, χαρτζίν in greek)

Creator:

Traditional Handicraft

Tarih:

1930 - 1940

Medium:

Bronze

Places:

Cyprus

Description:

Bronze cauldron used for washing (clothes) and cooking purposes. Regularly used in Cyprus for boiling milk in order to prepare traditional cheeses such as halloumi and anari, as well as making trachanas. The bottom is rounded and slightly conical and is designed to sit on a stand. There is a handle on either side for carrying

Dimensions:

57 cm diameter, 33 cm height

Subject:

Cooking--equipment And Supplies, Containers, Pots

Acquisition Note:

Antigoni Severis

Identifier:

mmr_00428

Provenance:

Cyprus

Classification:

Containers, Metalwork

Collection:

Memorabilia Collection

Object Type:

Cauldron

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to [email protected]

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