{"product_id":"antique-brass-locking-urn","title":"Antique Brass Locking Urn: The Sealed Guardian","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOriginating from traditional Indian storage vessels designed to protect precious commodities, this antique brass locking urn merges rugged mechanical ingenuity with deeply burnished elegance.\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: Formed from heavy-gauge solid brass, the vessel features a sweeping, bulbous body tapering to a strong, reinforced neck.\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 deep, light-absorbing dark bronze oxidation covers the surface, punctuated by subtle, polished highlights where hands would naturally hold the curves.\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 classic lota (water pot) silhouette is dramatically altered by a flat, heavy lid equipped with thick, dual-pin locking lugs.\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: Historically utilized for securing valuables or potent spices, this decorative brass lidded pot now functions as an imposing, highly textural sculptural accent.\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 Traditional 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 historic Indian domestic and merchant life, securing precious commodities—such as fine spices, oils, or currency—required vessels that were both physically robust and reliably sealed. This design elevates a standard storage pot by incorporating a substantial, mechanical locking lid, demonstrating the foundry's ability to combine aesthetic fluidity with industrial function. The smooth, sweeping walls of the urn stand in stark contrast to the chunky, geometric hardware mounted on top. By preserving the heavily antiqued, earthen patination, the artisan roots this modern casting in the tactile, utilitarian romance of historical village trade, presenting it as an authentic vintage brass storage vessel.\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 striking vessel on a rustic reclaimed wood console, where it can serve as deeply textural antique brass decor for open shelving alongside bound books and natural stone. Its rugged, functional aesthetic makes it an exceptional corporate gift for an executive who appreciates industrial heritage or historical design. Standing exactly eight inches tall, the robust container shares the approximate vertical height of a standard chef's knife blade, demanding an uncluttered focal point. At 1.05 kg, the concentrated mass of the thick cast walls provides undeniable physical permanence to any chosen surface. The exhaustive manual precision required to perfectly calibrate the heavy locking lugs on the lid validates this vessel as a highly functional work of 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%;\"\u003eBuild a cohesive, heritage-inspired pantry or study by pairing this vault with a threaded antique storage jar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192625615023,"sku":"VSP-109","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/14_Compressed_003f5d25-ad69-4215-988d-b352aa5344f1.jpg?v=1762237329","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antique-brass-locking-urn","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}