Measure Of Alms / Islamic Art Of Morocco / Early 19th Century

This object is a wheat measure as there are many in all countries. It is very special and rare because it is part of the Islamic tradition of "zakat al-fitr".

Very worked, it dates from the beginning of the 19th century (may be a little before). It bears witness to the importance attached to the practice of alms in Islam. At the end of Ramadan, the custom required that a full measure of wheat, or another commodity, be handed over to the needy. This deposit was made through a man of faith who guaranteed the collection. The two coves were used for the transport of alms on the public highway and the custom required that the measure be filled not with the edge but with the cone.

As high as possible and thus demonstrating the generosity of the donor family. This custom was still in effect only a few years ago in the maroc, and this object was preserved from generation to generation. Technically the upper part is doubled and we find the welded adjustments "in wolf teeth". 3 different types of wolf teeth can be recognized at different levels. Designed to last through time the bottom is also carefully reinforced in wolf teeth as well.

28 cm at the base. Authenticity and period certified and guaranteed. This item is in the category "art, antiques\ objects of xixe and before". The seller is "otus-scop3763" and is located in this country: en. This item can be shipped to the following country: france.

subtype: box
style: antiquity Islam
matter: red copper
origin: maroc
type: popular art object