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Seller's Notes:The brazier, which is an important artifact in the daily life of the Turkish people can be defined as a copper, brass, metal or baked clay vessel used for burning coal (charcoal), for heating closed spaces or for cooking purposes. The brazier consisted of these parts: a) The tray, or tabla: This was placed under the vessel to catch sparks spitting out of the fire. It was a circular object, made of wood, and plated with copper or brass, separated from the brazier, which could be put away if necessary. b) The base and body, known collectively as the 'govde': This consisted of the base or foot resting on the tray and the part in which the ashbowl was placed, which was known as the 'cradle' of the bowl -canak yuvasi- or hearth - ocak-. c) The fire bowl -or ateslik: known as the canak in copper circles- pot, bowl. This is the two handled vessel in which the coals are placed. It is not a permanent part of the brazier, but can be removed. This part is popularly known as the 'belly of the brazier'. d) The cover, or kapak: This covers the ash-bowl, and is generally conical, decorated with pierced work and has a node handle at the finial. Every brazier was equipped with a pair of tongs which were kept on its rim or tray, but used sparingly, as the embers were never unnecessarily disturbed. While it was mainly used to heat the house, the brazier was never without a pot of water heating or a boiling dish, which were set on a tripod-stand over the fire. This brazier is 33" in diameter and 44" high and weighs 50 pounds.

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