A precise replica of the two-ton bronze cauldron personally ordered by Amir Temur, a rare work of art from the 14th century, is being restored in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz.
The original bronze item is currently kept in the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmad Yasavi in the city of Turkistan, Kazakhstan. The cauldron is 1.6 meters tall, 2.4 meters in diameter, and has a volume of three thousand liters.
This item is not only a unique work in the field of metallurgy but also a symbol of unity and generosity, as well as an important part of Sufi traditions. The words "Power belongs only to Allah" are inscribed multiple times in Arabic and Persian on the surface of the cauldron.
Additionally, the date of its creation is clearly indicated — June 25, 1399. The upper part of the cauldron features verses from the Quran and hadiths, as well as the name of Amir Temur as the commissioner.
During the time of Amir Temur, sweet water was distributed from this cauldron every Friday, symbolizing the equality of all people before Allah and their access to common blessings. The new replica will be displayed as a main exhibit in the permanent exhibition at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent.
This project highlights the significance of the Timurid era and the continuity of the region's rich cultural heritage. The cauldron was kept for many years in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.
In 1935, it was taken to participate in the III International Conference of Iranian Artisans, but it was only returned to Uzbekistan in 1989, after 54 years. Another major project at the Center for Islamic Civilization is nearing completion — an art panel titled "The Age of Civilizations and Discoveries."
This unique composition consists of a collection of hand-drawn miniatures dedicated to the Second Renaissance in Central Asia. It is nearly 52 meters long and over 5 meters high, and it may be a unique work that could be included in the Guinness World Records.
