18th-Century North Indian Brass Cooking & Water Pot with Red Patina and Ornate Peacock Handles

50 Litre Capacity | Culinary Heritage Vessel | Temple and Royal Kitchen Artefact

Bring the atmosphere of India’s grand kitchens into your collection with this exceptional 18th-century brass pot from Northern India. Once used in havelis, royal households, or temple kitchens, this monumental vessel held water, grains, or food for entire communities, with a generous 50-litre capacity that speaks to its ceremonial and practical significance.

Handcrafted from solid cast brass, the pot features a bold, rounded form with a wide open rim, perfectly suited to traditional hearth cooking. The exterior bears a striking red patina, a surface transformation shaped by decades of exposure to fire, oils, and daily use. Its ornate peacock-shaped handles are both decorative and functional, allowing the pot to be lifted or suspended with ease.

The interior retains its natural brass finish, a reminder of its culinary origins. Brass was highly valued in India not only for its durability but also for its spiritual and healthful qualities, believed to purify food and water while adding positive energy to rituals and feasts.

✦ Key Features

• Authentic 18th-century brass vessel from Northern India

• Large capacity of up to 50 litres for cooking or water storage

• Red oxidised patina from centuries of age and use

• Ornate peacock handles symbolising prosperity and beauty

• Dual-purpose design used in both domestic and ceremonial kitchens

• Historic link to India’s culinary and spiritual traditions

✦ Cultural & Historical Context

Cooking pots like this were integral to India’s communal and sacred life. In temples, they held offerings prepared for rituals and feasts. In royal kitchens, they served dishes for courts and large gatherings. The peacock, India’s national bird, has long been associated with divine protection, prosperity, and grace, making its form especially symbolic in functional objects.

The red patina, achieved through long exposure to fire and oils, enhances the vessel’s depth of character and offers a visual record of its centuries of use. Each surface mark contributes to its authenticity, connecting the present collector with India’s layered past.

✦ Styling Tip

Showcase this pot as a sculptural centrepiece in a living room, courtyard, or gallery space. It works beautifully when paired with carved wooden furniture, stone flooring, or other brass artefacts. For a dramatic effect, place it under focused lighting to highlight its patina and sculptural handles.

✦ Specifications

• Origin: North India

• Period: 18th Century

• Material: Cast Brass

• Finish: Red oxidised patina exterior with brass interior

• Handles: Ornate peacock-shaped loops

• Capacity: Approx. 50 litres

• Dimensions: Height 105 cm × Diameter100 cm

• Weight: Approx. 58 kg

✦ Delivery & Collection

This vessel will be professionally packaged for secure transport. White-glove delivery is available across the UK, and collection by appointment is also possible. For international delivery or specialist shipping arrangements, please contact Regen Bespoke.

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A rare and monumental vessel that embodies India’s culinary and spiritual heritage.