{"product_id":"stone-inlay-antique-brass-ewer","title":"Stone Inlay Antique Brass Ewer: The Royal Aftaba","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eResting with undeniable regal posture, this stone inlay antique brass ewer commands the room through its ornate, avian-inspired handle and sweeping, jeweled silhouette.\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 style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 thick-gauge solid brass, the vessel features an elongated pouring spout, a chained domed lid, and a dramatic, stylized bird-head handle.\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 contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A deeply distressed, dark earthen oxidation settles into the floral crevices, dramatically isolating the polished metallic highlights and vibrant stonework.\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 broad, sweeping belly is densely encrusted with polished Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, and Coral colored stone cabochons set within raised bezels.\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 designed to serve perfumed waters, this striking artifact now functions beautifully as a standalone decorative centerpiece or dry botanical vase.\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 and Iconography of the Royal Ewer\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 classical Persian and Mughal court traditions, the tall, long-spouted ewer, or \u003ci\u003eaftaba\u003c\/i\u003e, was an object of supreme hospitality, engineered specifically to serve scented water or wine to royal guests. The slender, elongated spout was designed to provide a precise, graceful pour, while the weighted base ensured absolute stability during grand banquets. Rather than leaving the brass smooth, master metalworkers transformed this functional vessel into a canvas for intense botanical storytelling, punctuating the intricate carvings with bright semi-precious stones to denote extreme regional wealth. By preserving the rugged, unpolished oxidation, the foundry roots this decorative jeweled brass teapot in the tactile, romantic aesthetic of a cherished palace relic.\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 highly textural vessel on a dark walnut sideboard or a mirrored bar cart, where its deeply saturated stones can catch the evening light. It functions brilliantly as a focal centerpiece for dining room styling, making it an unforgettable wedding gift for a couple curating a rich, maximalist interior. Standing 12.4 inches tall, the Mughal style brass surahi shares the approximate vertical stature of a classic French coffee press, establishing a sweeping focal point without crowding the surface. At 1.18 kg, the concentrated mass of the cast metal provides undeniable physical stability despite its narrow neck. The staggering manual precision required to hand-chisel the microscopic floral matrix and individually bezel-set dozens of heavy stone cabochons validates this piece as an elite achievement in traditional foundry work.\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;\"\u003eAnchor an extravagant serving station by pouring from this royal vessel alongside a botanical copper surahi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193346347183,"sku":"VSP-129","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/83_Compressed_8b5c4607-49ce-44e1-9310-8590d0c5292d.jpg?v=1762250737","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/stone-inlay-antique-brass-ewer","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}