Bronze Urli From South India - Late 19th Century Screens this elegant chest would originally

this elegant chest would originally have served as a dowry box

They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and to adorn the beautiful palaces during the 19th century

105 x 8 x 189 (w x d x h cms)

They were used in Mughal palaces and havelis - the stylish homes of wealthy -  This one has been made into a beautiful coffee table - It is supplied on a wrought iron base with a 10mm toughened glass top

Bronze Urli From South India - Late 19th Century Screens this elegant chest would originallyThis bronze Indian cauldron from South India is called an Urli and it dates to the late 19th century. Urli's ( ) are cooking vessels used as cauldrons for food preparation in Kerala, South India. Also called uruli or charakku, these cauldrons were used in both Tamil & Malayali homes and could hold vast amounts of food. They were placed directly on the fire and wooden poles were inserted through the loop handles at each side to carry them.