{"product_id":"19th-century-ammo-box-ottoman-turkish-empire-w-provenance","title":"19th Century Ammo Box - Ottoman Turkish Empire w\/ Provenance","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e😀 Ottoman Empire Brass Ammo Box - 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable artifact is an authentic Ottoman-era cartridge box, known as a \"Palaska\" in Turkish, dating from the late 19th century. This essential piece of military equipment would have been used by Ottoman soldiers to carry ammunition during a pivotal period in the empire's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece represents exceptional Ottoman craftsmanship and military history. The detailed engravings showcase the artistic attention given even to utilitarian military equipment during this period. The palaska served as a critical component of an Ottoman soldier's gear, designed to protect ammunition from the elements while providing quick access during combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn authentic piece of Ottoman military history with beautiful decorative elements, this would make an outstanding addition to any collection of military antiques, Middle Eastern artifacts, or historical metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📝 Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinged lid intact, great condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2” wide~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion of Origin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle East\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📝 Authentication\/provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item comes from the collection of a Harvard-educated anthropologist who worked at the Harvard Peabody Museum, adding significant provenance to this historical piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Barn @ Elliston Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50952285782298,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3735\/2730\/files\/ammo_box_1.webp?v=1755038536","url":"https:\/\/g1yfi0-wp.myshopify.com\/products\/19th-century-ammo-box-ottoman-turkish-empire-w-provenance","provider":"Open Barn @ Elliston Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}