Bronze Urli From South India - Late 19th Century
This bronze Indian cauldron from South India is called an Urli and it dates to the late 19thĀ century.Ā Urli's (Ā ą“ą“°ąµą“³ą“æ ) are cooking vesselsĀ used as cauldrons for food preparation in Kerala, South India. AlsoĀ calledĀ uruliĀ orĀ charakku, these cauldrons were usedĀ in both Tamil & Malayali homes and could hold vast amounts of food. They were placed directly on the fire and wooden poles were inserted through the loop handles at each side to carry them.
Traditionally they were always made from bronze, or bell metal using the lost wax process (cire perdue) and were made in Kerela. Each mold is destroyed during the casting process making each one unique.
Note this urli has an old dent (see photos) on one side which is reflected in the price.Ā
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References:Ā
For a similar example see page 42 ofĀ Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala.Ā
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Bronze Urli From South India - Late 19th Century
This bronze Indian cauldron from South India is called an Urli and it dates to the late 19thĀ century.Ā Urli's (Ā ą“ą“°ąµą“³ą“æ ) are cooking vesselsĀ used as cauldrons for food preparation in Kerala, South India. AlsoĀ calledĀ uruliĀ orĀ charakku, these cauldrons were usedĀ in both Tamil & Malayali homes and could hold vast amounts of food. They were placed directly on the fire and wooden poles were inserted through the loop handles at each side to carry them.
Traditionally they were always made from bronze, or bell metal using the lost wax process (cire perdue) and were made in Kerela. Each mold is destroyed during the casting process making each one unique.
Note this urli has an old dent (see photos) on one side which is reflected in the price.Ā
Ā
References:Ā
For a similar example see page 42 ofĀ Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala.Ā
Ā
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This bronze Indian cauldron from South India is called an Urli and it dates to the late 19thĀ century.Ā Urli's (Ā ą“ą“°ąµą“³ą“æ ) are cooking vesselsĀ used as cauldrons for food preparation in Kerala, South India. AlsoĀ calledĀ uruliĀ orĀ charakku, these cauldrons were usedĀ in both Tamil & Malayali homes and could hold vast amounts of food. They were placed directly on the fire and wooden poles were inserted through the loop handles at each side to carry them.
Traditionally they were always made from bronze, or bell metal using the lost wax process (cire perdue) and were made in Kerela. Each mold is destroyed during the casting process making each one unique.
Note this urli has an old dent (see photos) on one side which is reflected in the price.Ā
Ā
References:Ā
For a similar example see page 42 ofĀ Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala.Ā
Ā
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£40
More delivery options available at checkout
