{"product_id":"antique-brass-decorative-water-vessel","title":"Antique Brass Decorative Water Vessel: The Earthen Wellspring","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAt over one and a half kilograms, the stark, flared silhouette of this antique brass decorative water vessel anchors the room with profound, silent gravity.\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast from heavy-gauge solid brass, the vessel features subtle hand-engraved foliate motifs tracing the curvature of its upper shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eA heavily distressed, earthen bronze oxidation blankets the exterior, evoking the tactile history of decades of active domestic handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: The broad, drum-like belly tapers dramatically into a slender neck before expanding into a classic, flared pouring rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether left empty as a sculptural statement or utilized as a vintage brass kalash for dried botanicals, it offers profound aesthetic versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 and Iconography of the Traditional Water Vessel\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 traditional Indian agrarian households, the traditional Indian brass pot served as an indispensable tool for daily hydration and sacred hospitality. The sweeping, bulbous belly and flared rim were originally engineered to maximize structural strength and prevent tipping on uneven earthen floors. Over time, these daily-use objects acquired a deep, unpolished tarnish that modern metalworkers now honor through multi-stage, deliberate chemical weathering. By emphasizing the heavily oxidized finish and faint, hand-engraved shoulder motifs, the foundry honors the rugged, tactile history of village trade over high-gloss contemporary aesthetics.\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 stark silhouette on a minimalist concrete console or open shelving, where its deep earthen patina can ground a curated collection of modern ceramics. It serves remarkably well as a vintage brass water pot for rustic hallway decor, making it a profoundly textural housewarming gift for a friend curating a wabi-sabi inspired space. Standing exactly 9.1 inches tall with 8.2 inches diameter, the container shares the approximate visual footprint of a regulation volleyball, establishing a substantial yet contained focal point. At 1.65 kg, the concentrated mass of the thick cast walls provides undeniable physical stability to the tabletop. The precise metallurgical skill required to forge the sweeping, flared neck while preserving the faint floral chasing validates this piece as an exceptional work of functional historical design.\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%;\"\u003eAnchor a sprawling, botanical dining room centerpiece by complementing this wellspring with a sweeping floral brass bowl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192649896111,"sku":"VSP-111","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/19_Compressed_7dc4273e-a498-41f1-875d-d8f72588655a.jpg?v=1762237612","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antique-brass-decorative-water-vessel","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}