{"product_id":"engraved-antique-brass-water-pot","title":"Engraved Antique Brass Water Pot: The Inscribed Reservoir","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRooted in ancestral domestic rhythms, this engraved antique brass water pot preserves a rich utilitarian history beneath its dense landscape of hand-chased floral motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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 is completely enveloped in concentric bands of geometric and foliate patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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\u003e: A deeply distressed, dark earthen bronze oxidation blankets the exterior, mimicking the authentic wear of generations of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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 classic, bulbous silhouette tapers sharply into a thick, flared neck designed for secure pouring and carrying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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;\"\u003eI\u003cstrong\u003entended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whether showcased empty as a sculptural relic or utilized as a vintage Indian brass lota for dried botanicals, it offers profound, textural versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Sacred Vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn classical Indian agrarian and spiritual life, the traditional brass kalash served as an indispensable reservoir for both daily sustenance and sacred hospitality. The sweeping, spherical belly was engineered to maximize volume and provide unshakeable stability on uneven earthen floors. Master metalworkers elevated this functional necessity by meticulously hand-engraving the surface with blooming lotuses and auspicious regional script, transforming a simple container into a talisman of domestic prosperity. By preserving the rugged, deeply tarnished oxidation, the artisan honors the romantic, tactile history of village trade over a sterile contemporary polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\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-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this heavily textured artifact on a rustic wooden console or a minimalist bookshelf, where its dark, carved surface can ground a collection of modern ceramics. It serves remarkably well as an antique brass pot for living room decor, making it an extraordinarily thoughtful housewarming gift for a collector of historic cultural objects. Standing exactly 8 inches tall with 7.7 inches in diameter, the vessel occupies the approximate volumetric footprint of a small desktop globe. At a surprising 2.31 kg, the extreme density of the thick cast walls provides undeniable physical permanence to any chosen display surface. The intense manual discipline required to cleanly hand-chisel the complex central lotus and script into the curved metal validates this piece as an elite achievement in functional foundry work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFortify the authentic Vastu harmony of your space by placing this inscribed reservoir at the feet of a dual-tone Ganesha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192662642863,"sku":"VSP-112","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/23_Compressed_b464bc13-a7bf-4a39-9716-d956c799b16b.jpg?v=1762237810","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/engraved-antique-brass-water-pot","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}