Bidspirit auction | TWO RARE OTTOMAN MATARA CANTEENS

TWO RARE OTTOMAN MATARA CANTEENS - Very rarely encountered, of characteristic form, fashioned entirely of leather with elongated spouts and circular bases. Finished with lacing, the first with handwrought suspension hook and wooden plug intact. Mid-18th century. Light wear and rubbing. Overall height of the taller 32cm/ 12 ½ inches. A number of such water flasks are preserved in the Askeri Muzesi, Istanbul. Condition II