Copper Water Pot From Kerala - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria Beautifully painted with good luck

Beautifully painted with good luck and wise symbols to instill wisdom in the owner

Closed: 50 x 26 x 19 (wxdxh cms)

42 x 18 x 9 (wxdxh cms)

Materials: Northern elm (yumu 榆木) with black lacquer

A beautiful table lamp with a touch of the orient made from a reproduction celadon glazed tea jar - Each piece is made in the traditional way by hand

Copper Water Pot From Kerala - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria Beautifully painted with good luckThese pots are hand beaten and were originally used for drinking water in Kerala, South India. They would have had a cover made from wood or metal. Pots that are made from Brass and Copper are often referred to as "Ganga Jumna" which signifies the confluence of the two most holy rivers in India The Ganges and Jamuna. This large pot would be ideal to store logs or hold a fruit trees, but it has a plethora of uses. From India UK Delivery Charge except