Bronze "Urli" Cauldron From South India - Late 19thC Material - Kair Wood Dimensions: W87 x D8 x

Dimensions: W87 x D8 x H142 cm

A similar original example can be found at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

extremely durable

15 x 15 x 31 (wxdxh cms)

Bronze "Urli" Cauldron From South India - Late 19thC Material - Kair Wood Dimensions: W87 x D8 xBronze Urli from South India Late 19thC Urlis were used as cauldrons for food preparation in South India. They were placed directly on the fire and wooden poles were inserted through the loop handles at each side to carry them. They were traditionally made in Kerala from bronze, or bell metal using the lost wax process Cire Perdue. Each mould is destroyed during the casting process. From India 75 x 70 x 21 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except