"Mangal," a household cooking utensil. [Istanbul, Turkey, 19th century].
Large, portable utensil for grilling food over charcoal. Known locally as a "mangal," or more specifically, a "Suleymaniye mangal," (Suleymaniye brazier / charcoal barbecue grill), it consists of three parts, namely a large, oval-shaped base supported on four bulky, decorated legs; a deep copper basin with an upper brass frame and a pair of ornate handles; and a tall lid with air holes. The air holes in the lid are perforated so as to create the number "1286," corresponding to the Muslim calendar year (= 1869 CE).
Approx. 65X47 cm. Height: approx. 43 cm. Missing screw. Warping and minor blemishes.