{"product_id":"antique-dark-stained-teak-grain-pot","title":"Antique Dark Stained Teak Grain Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique wooden pot is a robust architectural vessel originating from the southern coastal regions of India. Hand-carved from a single, substantial block of seasoned teak, this cylindrical pot served as a Paili—a traditional dry-measure used by merchants and farmers to quantify harvests of rice and peppercorns. Its design is defined by a series of hand-incised horizontal rings that reinforce the structure, and a heavy, thick-walled rim that speaks to its century of functional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood has developed a profound, dark-walnut patina with a soft, satin-like luster that reveals traces of historic oil treatments. The surface is beautifully weathered, showcasing a rugged \"distressed\" character with natural wood checking and a rich, blackened interior. Repurposed for the modern home, this vessel is a premier choice for California Coastal or Modern Organic interiors; it serves as a powerful sculptural planter, a sophisticated vessel for dried botanicals, or a heavy tabletop \"catch-all\" that anchors a space with its silent, historical gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Vintage \/ Early 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 7.5\"D x 6\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Antique Solid Hand-Carved Teak Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Deep Dark-Walnut Lustrous Patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Excellent Antique Condition. Displays authentic \"earned\" wear, including structural fissures and surface blemishes that provide a unique Wabi-Sabi character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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":49810829934829,"sku":"IMG_2357","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_2357_2dad40b8-53f1-473b-91b5-27e5f2704eb1.jpg?v=1776816342","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-dark-stained-teak-grain-pot","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}