Indian Vessel with Ring Handles

Hammer marks cover the whole shoulder. Nobody was in a hurry.

This vessel with ring handles comes from India and dates to the 19th century, made of copper. In India, large copper vessels were used to hold and heat water and food for households, temples and feasts, since copper is durable and takes shape well under the hammer. The wide, squat form flares out below a broad, rolled mouth, with small faceted marks across the shoulder. Dark metal rings hang on either side of the rim, and the interior shows darker patches. A bright scuff marks the front. Twenty-seven inches across and 15 high.

You could feed a wedding from it. We leave the menu to you.