{"product_id":"large-antique-brass-handi","title":"Large Antique Brass Handi: The Architectural Vessel","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWeighing over two kilograms, the stark, angular geometry of this large antique brass handi commands the space with raw, unyielding industrial 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 striking silhouette is devoid of delicate ornamentation, focusing entirely on structural mass.\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\u003e: A deeply distressed, earthen bronze oxidation blankets the exterior, bearing the authentic scuffs and tarnish of decades of active use.\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 wide, flared base tapers sharply inward to form a broad, conical shoulder, finishing with a short, flared pouring neck.\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\u003eStriking enough to stand alone as a sculptural focal point, it also functions spectacularly as an architectural brass vessel for oversized dried botanicals.\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 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 historic Indian village life, the traditional \u003ci\u003ehandi\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003edegchi\u003c\/i\u003e was an object of absolute, uncompromised utility. Originally utilized for slow-cooking or storing dense commodities, this architectural form was engineered purely for endurance, prioritizing a wide, flat base to prevent tipping over open hearths. The stark, angular profile demonstrates the foundry's mastery over raw geometric casting rather than surface decoration. By preserving the rugged, unpolished oxidation and horizontal turning lines, the artisan honors the tactile romance of ancestral culinary trade over a sterile contemporary 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 imposing artifact to anchor a minimalist light-wood entryway console, where its dark, geometric profile can dramatically contrast the surrounding negative space. It functions beautifully as an oversized vintage brass planter for contemporary rustic styling, making it an extraordinary housewarming gift for a collector of authentic industrial heritage. Standing exactly eight point six inches tall with an expansive eleven-point-three-inch diameter, the vessel occupies the approximate horizontal footprint of a large dinner plate, demanding a dedicated, uncluttered display surface. At a substantial 2.4 kg, the extraordinary volume of the thick cast walls provides undeniable physical permanence to the tabletop. The formidable metallurgical skill required to seamlessly cast such a wide, angular profile without structural warping validates this piece as an exceptional survivor of historic utilityware.\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%; 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;\"\u003eContrast the heavy, rounded form of this architectural vessel with the elegant, slender neck of an engraved copper surahi vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192685023407,"sku":"VSP-115","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/36_Compressed_c1836c35-d0f1-4b00-94c7-6ed2922efab6.jpg?v=1762238166","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/large-antique-brass-handi","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}