Handcast Indian Bronze Temple Urli

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This 23-inch Urli is a significant found artifact, hand-cast by master metalsmiths in Kerala using the heritage lost-wax technique. Featuring … Read more This 23-inch Urli is a significant found artifact, hand-cast by master metalsmiths in Kerala using the heritage lost-wax technique. Featuring two robust, integrated side handles, this vessel was designed for the heavy-duty requirements of a traditional South Indian kitchen, where portability was essential for communal preparations. At 18lbs, it retains the structural integrity and thick-gauge bronze walls that define high-quality antique castings. This antique bronze vessel displays a captivating, multi-layered patina that serves as a visual record of its age. While the exterior has aged into a deep, moody umber, the interior reveals a warmer, hand-worn bronze patina with subtle metallic highlights. The hand-finished tiered rim and integrated handles show beautiful, authentic irregularities in the casting—hallmarks of true artisanal provenance that distinguish it as a rare historical artifact.

This antique bronze vessel serves as a powerful sculptural anchor for larger surfaces. It makes a commanding, organic catch-all on an entryway console for keys and jewelry, or a grounded centerpiece for a low-slung coffee table in a living room. Because of its substantial scale and weathered interior, it also adds a lovely layer of metallic texture when used as a unique statement planter for succulents, air plants, or a lush "spider plant” arrangement.


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