unusual brass 'flask'

colin henshaw · 25th September 2022, 08:41 AM

I agree with kahnjar1, in that the stamps on thinreadline's item closely resemble those to be found on Gulf region coffee pots (dallah). So, most probably its a container for coffee.

Richard G · 1st October 2022, 02:58 PM

Or possibly cardamom pods, often used to flavour the coffee.
Best wishes
Richard

25th September 2022, 08:41 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	I agree with kahnjar1, in that the stamps on thinreadline's item closely resemble those to be found on Gulf region coffee pots (dallah). So, most probably its a container for coffee.

1st October 2022, 02:58 PM	#2
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Or possibly cardamom pods, often used to flavour the coffee. Best wishes Richard