{"product_id":"bronze-urli-from-south-india-19th-century-a03062","title":"Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in South India in the late 19th century, this \u003cstrong\u003eimpressive bronze cauldron\u003c\/strong\u003e is known locally as an \u003cem\u003eUrli\u003c\/em\u003e (ഉരുളി). Traditionally used in Tamil and Malayali households for cooking large quantities of food, Urlis were placed directly on an open flame and carried with the aid of wooden poles threaded through the robust loop handles. This piece tells a story of communal gatherings, ritual cooking, and time-honoured technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast using the ancient \u003cem\u003elost wax\u003c\/em\u003e method (\u003cem\u003ecire perdue\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, each Urli was individually formed, with the mold destroyed after use - making every piece a unique artefact. The bell metal alloy gives it a warm golden tone and a rich, time-softened patina that speaks to its age and history. Now sought after for both decorative and practical use, this cauldron would make a striking planter, water bowl, or centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South India (Kerala)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze (bell metal alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loop handles; cast using lost wax process; traditionally used for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear and patina consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W72 x D64 x H20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550870495541,"sku":"A03062","price":1117.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/Indian_Bronze_Urli_Cauldron_Bowl_From_19th_Century.jpg?v=1789232232","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/bronze-urli-from-south-india-19th-century-a03062","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}