Vintage Indian Hammered Metal Water Vessel with Wooden Stopper

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This vintage Indian metal water vessel features a generous circular body rising to a narrow neck with a broad collar … Read more This vintage Indian metal water vessel features a generous circular body rising to a narrow neck with a broad collar and fitted wooden stopper. Measuring 14 inches in diameter and 13.25 inches in height, the form is compact yet substantial, with a pleasingly rounded silhouette that reads both sculptural and utilitarian.

The surface is hand-hammered and constructed in two primary sections joined at the midline, where a band of evenly spaced rivets encircles the body. The metal displays a naturally aged patina with mottled silvered, charcoal, and warm oxidized tones, reflecting years of handling and exposure. The visible seam and rivet detailing reinforce its handcrafted character.

The cylindrical wooden stopper, darkened with age and showing a vertical crack consistent with natural wood movement, adds contrast in material and texture. Whether originally used for storing or transporting water, the vessel now functions beautifully as a decorative object in rustic, wabi-sabi, or globally influenced interiors.

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