Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century 19th It has been made from

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

These decorative Indian plates are carved in the shape of a flower

and like its namesake

geometric blocks

Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century 19th It has been made fromCrafted 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