Brass Kattori Bowls Set Of 3 - Ca 1940 Material - Burr Elm which makes an immediate visual

which makes an immediate visual impact within the home

newly restored and finished

it is a fine example of a large Indian dowry or storage chest

almost black and edged and studded with brass

or display piece - carrying with it the story of the city it once served

Brass Kattori Bowls Set Of 3 - Ca 1940 Material - Burr Elm which makes an immediate visualThese brass kattori bowls date from around 1940 and would originally have been used throughout India for serving pickles, chutneys, spices and other condiments as part of a traditional meal. Small bowls such as these remain an essential part of Indian dining, accompanying larger serving dishes on a thali and adding colour and flavour to the table. Handcrafted from brass with a tinned interior, each bowl bears the honest signs of decades of use. One