Turned Metal Covered Bowl – Made in India

Description :
This lathe-turned metal container with lid features a bulbous form tapering into a footed base and a high-pointed finial. Made of thin-gauge metal with a bronzed patina, the piece has signs of oxidation, adding to its vintage character. The interior is smooth and darkened from use, while the bottom bears a sticker indicating it was imported from India. Its understated elegance and balanced proportions make it suitable for decorative storage, incense, or altar display.

Era:
Mid to Late 20th Century

Style:
Traditional Indian / Colonial Revival

Technique:
Lathe-turned with hand finishing

Tools Used:
Woodturning lathe, polishing wheel, hand-burnishing tools

History:
Likely produced for export during a period of growing Western interest in Indian handicrafts.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Import Collection – Van Nuys, CA (Made in India)

Measurements:
5 3/8" Diameter x 7 ¼" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 1.25–1.5 lbs

Item Number : P13135

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : UK