This vessel is all about that coveted "perfectly imperfect" surface. This antique pot features a historic tinned finish (a silvery coating applied to copper). Over decades of use, the silver has worn down to reveal the warm copper/bronze tones underneath, creating a textured, painterly look that designers crave for Industrial or Farmhouse interiors. It features a strict cylindrical shape with a sturdy rolled rim and two heavy iron ring handles on the sides, giving it a utilitarian, workhorse character. Sourced from India, this vessel was likely used in a busy community kitchen for storing water or grains. The technique of coating copper with tin (Kalai) is an ancient Indian craft designed to prevent copper from reacting with acidic foods. Every few years, a traveling Kalaiwala (tinner) would have re-coated this pot, and the layers of history are visible on its surface today. The straight-sided shape is less common than the bulbous water pots, making it a unique find.