{"product_id":"antique-southern-india-bronze-urli-vessel","title":"Antique Southern India Bronze Urli Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 22.5-inch Urli is a testament to the master metalwork of Southern India, hand-cast from a particularly high-density bronze. Weighing a remarkable 43lbs, this Indian Urli possesses a structural gravity and thickness that far exceeds standard vintage castings. Its deep, resonant form and multi-tiered rim suggest a history as a significant functional tool, likely utilized for traditional large-scale Ayurvedic processing or celebratory communal preparation in Kerala.  This antique vessel is defined by its incredibly rich, dark umber patina, which has developed into a smooth, almost chocolate-toned finish over decades of oxidation. Unlike pieces with bright verdigris, this Urli maintains a moody, understated elegance with a softly polished interior that reveals the warmth of the original hand-cast bronze. The architectural tiered rim provides a sharp, clean silhouette, making it a sophisticated choice for designers seeking a more minimalist metallic accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Urli is a spectacular sculptural centerpiece for a heavy oak dining table or a dark wood entryway console. For an architectural application, its substantial gauge and flat base allow for a stunning conversion into a custom sink that grounds a Spanish Colonial or Japandi-inspired powder room. Alternatively, its water-tight bronze construction serves as a meditative floor accent when filled with floating candles and white gardenias, providing a grounded, metallic soul to a modern living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVintage \/ Antique (Early to Mid-20th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 22.5“(D) x 7.5“(H) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Weight: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e43 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHand-Cast High-Gauge Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Deep Umber \/ Dark Weathered Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: Southern India (Kerala)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Excellent Antique Condition. Notable for its exceptional weight and smooth, even dark patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944037032088,"sku":"IMG_8999","price":2825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2612\/5208\/files\/IMG_8999_e70849b7-80e3-4101-8210-a0ceeb37a723.jpg?v=1789762237","url":"https:\/\/veronicasopencloset.store\/products\/antique-southern-india-bronze-urli-vessel","provider":"Veronicas OPEN CLOSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}