DULLAH and DULLAH

kahnjar1 · 23rd November 2015, 06:06 AM

When one collects in a given area, other stuff totally unrelated to weapons tends to turn up also.
Here is a selection of Arabian/ Middle Eastern Coffee Pots (Dullah). Some are signed, and some are likely souk items, though all are of solid construction of good thick brass.
Just something a little different in the Ethnographic line.
Stu

kronckew · 23rd November 2015, 06:05 PM

yep, fill part way with semi-salty water from a camelskin water bag heated by the sun, pound a few handfulls of beans into a powder, dump them in along with a few cardamon pods (sugar optional), stir, put on the fire and heat below boiling for a few hours, pour into small cups and enjoy. as the cup is half full of nice gritty grounds, you get a meal as well as a refreshing drink. i prefer mint tea myself. sharing roast antelope with your salukis is optional but reccommended. wife and kids can eat the leftovers later.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 19th January 2016, 10:33 AM

DHELLAH. The Omani Coffee Pot for serving and cooking coffee..The former being more ornate and usually with danglers in the Hand of Fatima form. The coffee pots above are mainly cooking pots for making the drink..on a fire..after which it was transferred to a serving pot...both called Dhellah.

The shape of the serving pot more swept at the waist and with bands of brass or copper decoration. Often traces of tin cover the body of the pot and inside to protect from Verdigris toxin. The hinge topped spout to prevent insects flying in. Tiny stones sometimes placed inside the lid to warn of anyone interfering with the brew. Making coffee for an important Sheikh was the job of the head slave since there was the ever present danger of the coffee being poisoned.

The same style of spouted bowl can be seen in Islamic Metalwork by Rachel Ward at page 115.....on a 14th C. Damascus artefact.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 19th January 2016, 10:58 AM

The Serving Pot.

RobertGuy · 19th January 2016, 02:21 PM

Here is my offering. Purchased in the early 1970s in Ankara, Turkey.
The body is copper and the lid is brass. Not a particularly fine example but I would be interested if anyone can give me any information on the markings. Is it a signature, makers mark, quotation? Thanks in advance.

ariel · 19th January 2016, 05:39 PM

Yes, I think Ibrahiim's correction is valid.

Dulla , AFAIK, usually refers to the foamy bag, protruding from the mouth of a sexually-excited male camel. It is often featured on Indian khanjar or sword handles , confused with large tongues and likely stresses macho image.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 19th January 2016, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertGuy

Here is my offering. Purchased in the early 1970s in Ankara, Turkey.
The body is copper and the lid is brass. Not a particularly fine example but I would be interested if anyone can give me any information on the markings. Is it a signature, makers mark, quotation? Thanks in advance.

Salaams RobertGuy This is a made by inscription...Makers Mark. On a cooking coffee pot.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

23rd November 2015, 06:06 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	DULLAH and DULLAH When one collects in a given area, other stuff totally unrelated to weapons tends to turn up also. Here is a selection of Arabian/ Middle Eastern Coffee Pots (Dullah). Some are signed, and some are likely souk items, though all are of solid construction of good thick brass. Just something a little different in the Ethnographic line. Stu Attached Images

19th January 2016, 10:33 AM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Dhellah. The Omani Coffee Pot. DHELLAH. The Omani Coffee Pot for serving and cooking coffee..The former being more ornate and usually with danglers in the Hand of Fatima form. The coffee pots above are mainly cooking pots for making the drink..on a fire..after which it was transferred to a serving pot...both called Dhellah. The shape of the serving pot more swept at the waist and with bands of brass or copper decoration. Often traces of tin cover the body of the pot and inside to protect from Verdigris toxin. The hinge topped spout to prevent insects flying in. Tiny stones sometimes placed inside the lid to warn of anyone interfering with the brew. Making coffee for an important Sheikh was the job of the head slave since there was the ever present danger of the coffee being poisoned. The same style of spouted bowl can be seen in Islamic Metalwork by Rachel Ward at page 115.....on a 14th C. Damascus artefact. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 19th January 2016 at 12:23 PM.

19th January 2016, 10:58 AM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Serving Pot Examples. The Serving Pot. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 19th January 2016 at 12:24 PM.

19th January 2016, 02:21 PM	#5
RobertGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 135	Here is my offering. Purchased in the early 1970s in Ankara, Turkey. The body is copper and the lid is brass. Not a particularly fine example but I would be interested if anyone can give me any information on the markings. Is it a signature, makers mark, quotation? Thanks in advance. Attached Images

19th January 2016, 05:39 PM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Yes, I think Ibrahiim's correction is valid. Dulla , AFAIK, usually refers to the foamy bag, protruding from the mouth of a sexually-excited male camel. It is often featured on Indian khanjar or sword handles , confused with large tongues and likely stresses macho image. Attached Images

23rd November 2015, 06:05 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	yep, fill part way with semi-salty water from a camelskin water bag heated by the sun, pound a few handfulls of beans into a powder, dump them in along with a few cardamon pods (sugar optional), stir, put on the fire and heat below boiling for a few hours, pour into small cups and enjoy. as the cup is half full of nice gritty grounds, you get a meal as well as a refreshing drink. i prefer mint tea myself. sharing roast antelope with your salukis is optional but reccommended. wife and kids can eat the leftovers later.