Brass Kattori Bowls Set Of 3 - Ca 1940 Material - Burr Elm Scholarly Motifs

Scholarly Motifs

enhanced by a subtle bleached patina that highlights the depth and craftsmanship of the carving

mounted on original wheels

6 (wxdxh) cm

Brass Kattori Bowls Set Of 3 - Ca 1940 Material - Burr Elm Scholarly MotifsThese 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