{"product_id":"antique-brass-cylindrical-canister","title":"Antique Brass Cylindrical Canister: The Merchant's Drum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDefined by stark cylindrical geometry and a heavily tarnished patina, this antique brass cylindrical canister captures the raw authenticity of historical Indian trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Cast from heavy-gauge solid brass, the drum-like silhouette is accented by subtle horizontal turned banding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A deeply distressed, earthen bronze oxidation blankets the exterior, reflecting decades of active domestic use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The wide-mouthed vessel is secured by a precision-machined screw top, crowned with robust, folding mechanical latches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Originally crafted to protect potent spices or oils, this vintage metal storage vessel serves as a profound architectural statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Functional Metalwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn historical Indian merchant and domestic life, the secure storage of valuable commodities demanded uncompromising material strength. Unlike delicate ceremonial objects, this decorative brass locking jar was forged for absolute utilitarian endurance, featuring thick metal walls and a deeply threaded neck to seal out humidity. The complex folding latches mounted on the lid provided the mechanical leverage needed to tighten the heavy cap by hand. By preserving the rugged, unpolished oxidation and natural wear marks, the artisan honors the industrial romance of ancestral trade over a sterile modern finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this commanding artifact on a reclaimed wood sideboard, where it functions beautifully as antique brass decor for kitchen counter styling. Its stark, mechanical aesthetic makes it an extraordinary housewarming gift for a collector of authentic industrial heritage. Standing exactly ten point two inches tall, the vessel shares the approximate vertical stature of a standard one-liter glass carafe, demanding an entirely uncluttered visual plane. Weighing nearly two kilograms, the exceptional mass of the cast walls provides undeniable physical gravity to the shelf. The substantial material required to forge the thick cylindrical body and heavy locking hardware confirms this piece as a rare survivor of authentic utility metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eComplete an authentic merchant-inspired storage collection by accompanying this drum with a threaded antique jar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192633708719,"sku":"VSP-110","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/16_Compressed_86574e1f-b9cb-4161-bb8e-77c263c75715.jpg?v=1762237513","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antique-brass-cylindrical-canister","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}