A04

This is a typical coffee pot from the Sultanate of Oman mid-19th century.  It features the unique Omani design of a top spike and a small brasss flag on the rear of the top.  The pot is copper with brass top and handle with the inside tinned to ensure the metal taste is not transferred to the coffee. These pots were usd then as they are today - to serve the bitter arabic coffee in small glass or ceramic handleless cups.  When one has had enugh refills, the etiquette is to wiggle your cup indicating you don't want more!