An antique Middle Eastern Bedouin brass dallah coffee pot, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. This traditional vessel was used for brewing and serving Arabic coffee (qahwa) and is associated with hospitality and cultural ritual across the Arabian Peninsula and Bedouin communities.
The pot features a hand-worked brass body with characteristic bulbous profile, long crescent-beak spout, and domed lid topped with a finial. The surface is engraved with geometric and stylised motifs in horizontal bands around the shoulder and body, typical of traditional Middle Eastern metalwork. The hinged lid opens to a plain interior. The handle is shaped to provide balanced pouring, and overall proportions give a strong visual presence.
Today, this piece is equally suited to decorative display in a global-inspired interior, a cabinet of curiosities, or a collection of Middle Eastern metalwork. Its warm patina and engraved detail give it both historic character and visual appeal.
Measurements Height: 22 cm Width (handle to spout): 24 cm Depth (widest point): 11 cm Weight: 627 g
Details Origin: Middle East (likely Arabian Peninsula / Gulf region) Date: Late 19th – early 20th century Materials: Brass
Condition Surface wear and patination consistent with age and use. Areas of oxidation and minor dents commensurate with period. Interior wear present. Some decals missing from spout lid. Lid hinge intact and functional.
