Indian Vessel with Ring Handles

Hammered kettle-like pot with a flared lip and two small ring handles.

This copper vessel with ring handles is from India. Copper vessels have a long history in India, where they are traditionally used for storing water and in household and temple ritual. Broad, low vessel with a wide rolled rim, a bulging lower belly and a ring handle attached at each side. The surface is dimpled by hammering and glows in deep reddish brown, with darker patches near the foot.

Dented on purpose, glowing on principle.