{"product_id":"antique-petite-aged-brass-urli-bowl-trade","title":"Antique Petite Aged Brass Urli Bowl (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall and heavy, this antique urli has a broad rolled rim, a shoulder ringed with finely turned grooves and a flared foot that gives it a steady stance. The cast metal has aged to a dark olive-bronze on the outside, with warm copper showing where hands have worn it smooth. Inside, the surface is rough with the grain of the casting, centered on a raised circle in the base and flecked with specks of gold, copper and a trace of red. The urli is a traditional vessel of Kerala and South India, used to hold water, flowers and lamps, and this petite size was made for daily use in a household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9 inches across and 3 inches tall, it fits on a nightstand, bathroom shelf, entry table or the corner of a desk, where it holds keys, rings, a single floating bloom or a tea light. The quiet, dark patina goes with stone, plaster and warm wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\"(DM) x 3\"(H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark olive bronze with copper and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Original patina with casting pits and rough spots on the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique petite urli vessel from India is cast metal with a rolled rim, turned rings and a flared foot, in dark olive bronze with copper highlights. It measures 9 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall. It suits a nightstand, entry table or shelf for small items, floating flowers or a tea light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is a traditional urli made?\u003cbr\u003eA: Urlis are cast in metal by pouring molten alloy into a mold, then finished by hand and on a lathe, which leaves the fine turned rings around the shoulder. The cast surface inside often stays rough and uneven, which is part of the look of an old piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What can you put in a small urli?\u003cbr\u003eA: A small urli holds a few floating flowers or tea lights, or acts as a catch-all for keys, rings and loose change on a nightstand, desk or entry table. Place it on a tray or small cloth to protect a wood surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68147565723885,"sku":"IMG_0582","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_0582_2544ea5c-2ad4-4a7e-b963-d5ec9e7bbc03.jpg?v=1793659968","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-petite-aged-brass-urli-bowl-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}