Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century 19th The timber retains a wonderfully

The timber retains a wonderfully weathered surface

and like its namesake

Approx 15 x 14 x 173 (w x d x h cms)

The carving is restrained yet elegant

This label depicts a scene from the Mahābhārata

Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century 19th The timber retains a wonderfullyCrafted in South India in the late 19th century, this impressive bronze cauldron is known locally as an Urli (). 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. Cast using the ancient lost wax