this is a very old huge copper couldron with a ancient inscription on the top saying.inscription in the image you provided is written in Arabic script. Here's a rough translation: "وقف للملك شبر أمير مكة المكرمة" This translates to: "Dedicated to King Shupar, Emir of Mecca" This indicates that the object (possibly the cauldron) was dedicated to or made in honor of a ruler named Shupar, who was possibly associated with Mecca, a holy city in Islam. It’s important to note that “Shupar” is not a historically recognized name in Islamic or Arabian history, so this might be a variation or transliteration of a different name, or it could be a name not widely documented in historical records. The title "Emir of Mecca" suggests a significant figure, likely a ruler or a person of high status.

Step 1: Surface Area The surface area of a cylinder includes: Side Area: Circumference × Height. Top and Bottom (Circular Area): 2 × π × (Radius) 2 2×π×(Radius) 2 . Side Area: Side Area = Circumference × Height = 701   inches × 14   inches = 9 , 814   square inches . Side Area=Circumference×Height=701inches×14inches=9,814square inches. Top and Bottom Area: Radius = Diameter 2 = 201 2 = 100.5   inches . Radius= 2 Diameter ​ = 2 201 ​ =100.5inches. Circular Area (for one side) = π × (Radius) 2 = 3.1416 × ( 100.5 ) 2 = 31 , 730   square inches . Circular Area (for one side)=π×(Radius) 2 =3.1416×(100.5) 2 =31,730square inches. Multiply by 2 (top and bottom): Total Circular Area = 2 × 31 , 730 = 63 , 460   square inches . Total Circular Area=2×31,730=63,460square inches. Total Surface Area: Total Surface Area = Side Area + Top and Bottom Area = 9 , 814 + 63 , 460 = 73 , 274   square inches . Total Surface Area=Side Area+Top and Bottom Area=9,814+63,460=73,274square inches. Step 2: Volume of Copper Using the wall thickness (0.25 inches): Volume of Copper = Surface Area × Thickness = 73 , 274 × 0.25 = 18 , 318.5   cubic inches . Volume of Copper=Surface Area×Thickness=73,274×0.25=18,318.5cubic inches. Step 3: Weight of Copper Weight = Volume × Density of Copper = 18 , 318.5 × 0.324 = 5 , 933   lbs . Weight=Volume×Density of Copper=18,318.5×0.324=5,933lbs. Final Estimate Weight: Approximately 5,933 lbs (nearly 3 tons). Size: Height: 14 inches; Diameter: 201 inches.