{"product_id":"antique-bronze-urli-a03061","title":"Bronze Urli from South India - 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 19th century bronze \u003cstrong\u003eUrli\u003c\/strong\u003e (ഉരുളി) from Kerala, South India, is a fine example of traditional metal craftsmanship. Urlis, also known as \u003cem\u003euruli\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003echarakku\u003c\/em\u003e, were essential vessels in Tamil and Malayali households, used as cauldrons for preparing vast quantities of food. Their wide form allowed for slow cooking, and they were placed directly on the fire. Strong looped handles on either side allowed wooden poles to be inserted for lifting and carrying, a practical design that also lent the vessel its distinctive silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally cast in bronze or bell metal using the ancient \u003cstrong\u003elost-wax process (cire perdue)\u003c\/strong\u003e, each Urli was unique, with the mold destroyed after every casting. This ensured subtle variations and character in each piece, while retaining a timeless form rooted in South Indian domestic culture. Today, Urlis are often displayed as decorative bowls, sometimes filled with water and floating flowers, symbolising prosperity and welcome in Kerala households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA similar example can be found in the \u003cem\u003eNational Handicrafts \u0026amp; Handlooms Museum, New Delhi\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated on page 42 of \u003cem\u003eMuseums of India\u003c\/em\u003e by Jyotindra Jain \u0026amp; Aarti Aggarwala. This reference highlights the enduring importance of Urlis in Indian culinary and cultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerala, South India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze (bell metal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide cauldron form, loop handles for carrying, cast using lost-wax process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear and historic patches consistent with age and use; fine patina developed over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W55 x D49 x H18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550870266165,"sku":"A03061","price":767.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A03061Detail.jpg?v=1789232231","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/antique-bronze-urli-a03061","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}