18th Century North Indian Brass Cooking & Water Pot With Red Patina & Ornate Peacock Handles | Antique Temple Kitchen Vessel
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Price

£4950

Materials

Brass

Period

Circa late 18th Century

Place of origin

Delhi, India

SKU

FP-RB-22-009

Dimensions

Width: 100 cmHeight: 105 cmDepth: 100 cmWeight: 58 kg
Quantity:

Available Stock: 1

About the product

18th-Century North Indian Brass Cooking & Water Pot with Red Patina and Ornate Peacock Handles – 50 Litre Capacity

Step into the heart of Indian culinary history with this 18th-century brass pot from North India—an exceptional artifact used for both cooking and water storage in royal, temple, and communal kitchens. With a generous capacity of up to 50 litres, this substantial vessel was designed to accommodate the needs of large households and ceremonial gatherings.

Handcrafted from solid brass, the pot features a bold, rounded form and wide rim, ideal for boiling grains, milk, or preparing large quantities of food over traditional hearths. It also served as a reliable water storage vessel, reflecting the dual-purpose design often found in elite and spiritual Indian kitchens of the time. The deep red patina across the exterior is a result of decades of exposure to fire, oils, and time—each mark a testament to its lived history.

The interior retains its natural brass tone, while the pot’s sides are adorned with ornate peacock-shaped handles—symbols of prosperity and grace in Indian culture. These decorative yet functional handles allowed for the vessel to be carried or suspended with ropes or rods, especially when full.

Originating from noble residences, havelis, or temple kitchens, pots like these played a crucial role in daily rituals, community feasts, and Ayurvedic cooking traditions. In Indian metallurgy, brass was revered not just for its strength but for its spiritual and healthful qualities, believed to enhance the purity and flavour of food.

Key Features:

• Authentic 18th-century brass pot from Northern India
• Large capacity: holds up to 50 litres of water or cooked food
• Dual-purpose vessel used historically for cooking and water storage
• Rich red natural patina developed through age and use
• Decorative and functional peacock-shaped brass handles
• Deeply rooted in India’s culinary, cultural, and spiritual traditions
• Crafted for use in royal or temple kitchens
• An heirloom-quality piece with historic and collectible value

Material: Cast Brass
Finish: Red oxidised patina exterior; brass interior
Handles: Ornate peacock-shaped loops on either side
Capacity: Up to 50 litres
Origin: North India
Period: 18th Century

This remarkable vessel is far more than a decorative artefact—it is a surviving emblem of India's rich culinary heritage, where form, function, and spiritual symbolism come together. A rare collector’s piece that brings with it the atmosphere of an 18th-century Indian royal kitchen.