Samovar
The Russian tea urn with a fire in the middle that keeps the water hot.
The samovar has a tubular chimney in the middle that is filled with glowing charcoal. The water in the vessel around the chimney boils, and a small teapot with concentrated tea stands on top.
Samovars were made in Tula, a town that had made weapons, from the 18th century. The samovar became a symbol of Russian hospitality.
Materials: Brass, copper or silver
Manufacture: Cast and hammered in metal in Tula and other towns in Russia.
The central chimney with charcoal in the middle.
The tap down at the side.
The teapot on top, warmed by the steam.