Bronze Urli Festival Cooking Vessel From South India - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood 10 x 4 x 6

10 x 4 x 6 (wxdxh cms)

' 'front desks

native to south-west China

The table's sculptural apron and cabriole legs are carved in dynamic scrollwork

Millstone diameter approx 61cm

Bronze Urli Festival Cooking Vessel From South India - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood 10 x 4 x 6Crafted in South India during the late 19th century, this substantial bronze cauldron known locally as an Urli () reflects a long standing culinary and cultural tradition. Traditionally used in Tamil and Malayali households for preparing large quantities of food, Urlis were positioned over open flames and lifted using wooden poles passed through their sturdy loop handles. Each vessel was central to communal cooking and ceremonial gatherings, embodying