Indian Bronze Bowl

A broad yellow-toned basin with a flared lip and two small ring handles.

This bronze bowl from India is from India, and dates to the early 20th century. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, and it has been cast in India since ancient times for vessels, figures and ritual objects. A wide, deep bowl with a heavy flat-topped rim and a turned pedestal foot. Two small loop handles sit on the shoulders, and the surface is a warm mellow yellow with fine scratches and tonal patches. It is 6 inches high and 10 in diameter.

Sturdy, sunny, and happiest when carrying something heavy.