Antique 19c Kashmiri Ewer Kettle Samovar Tinned Copper Islamic This Is A Beautiful Antique Kashmiri Ewer Kettle Samovar Tea Kettle. The Details On This Item Is Wonderful. Meticulously Hand Carved Samovar from Central Asia.. This Particular Samovar Has Foliate Detail Featuring Flowers And Leaves, With A Serpent Handle, And Ornamental Openwork At The Base. A Samovar (Russian: Самовар, Ipa: [SəmɐˈVar] Literally "Self-Brewer") Is A Heated Metal Container Traditionally Used To Heat And Boil Water In Russia. Additionally, The Samovar Is Well Known Outside Of Russia And Spread Through The Russian Culture To Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Kashmir, India, The Middle East, Vietnam, And Is Meanwhile Also Known In Some Parts Of Central Europe. Since The Heated Water Is Typically Used To Make Tea, Many Samovars Have A Ring-Shaped Attachment (Russian: Конфорка, Konforka) Around The Chimney To Hold And Heat A Teapot Filled With Tea Concentrate. Though Traditionally Heated With Coal Or Charcoal, Many Newer Samovars Use Electricity To Heat Water In A Manner Similar To An Electric Water Boiler. Antique Samovars Are Often Prized For Their Beautiful Workmanship.