Indian Brass Urli

Wide, shallow dish with a ribbed collar and a calm, olive-dark finish.

This brass urli is from India, and dates to the 19th century. Brass urlis are generally cast and then hammered, turned or polished, and large ones have long been used in temples and homes for ceremonial display. Round tray-like vessel with a low upright wall and a thick, rolled rim. Horizontal ridges form a stepped band around the lower outside. The surface is a dull brownish green, with darker marks inside. It is 1 inches high and 3.5 in diameter.

Wide open, politely ridged and not in a rush.