Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century 19th Approx 15 x 14 x

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

It has been made from cedar wood which is roughly hewn into planks with an adze

Lamp spoons like this were made by itinerant blacksmiths (Lohariya Tribe) and were originally used with oil & a wick

We have sensitively restored this piece conserving its original finish

A 90 - 120 year old bronze puja bell  that would have been used while performing puja (Hindu prayers) all over India in both homes and in temples

Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century 19th Approx 15 x 14 xCrafted 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