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Antique Brass Large Storage Pot Matka with Lid | Traditional Handcrafted Grain Jar | Made in 1979
Antique Brass Large Storage Pot Matka with Lid | Traditional Handcrafted Grain Jar | Made in 1979
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Description
Size
Height: 14.3 inches
Diameter: 11.2 inches
Capacity: 10 Liters
Weight
3.370 kg
Product Description
Crafted in 1979, this large antique brass pot (matka) features a bulbous hand-turned body detailed with subtle etched ring bands and a fitted tiered lid topped with a solid brass finial knob. Handcrafted from heavy-gauge brass, this substantial vessel displays a rich, warm patina acquired over decades. Historically, large brass jars of this capacity were indispensable in traditional Indian households for storing food grains, pulses, rice, or water, valued for keeping contents cool, dry, and protected.
Benefits of heavy-gauge solid brass include superior structural durability, natural pest-repellent qualities for dry storage, and rust resistance. Today, this 10-liter, 3.37 kg statement piece makes a striking floor or tabletop display. Use it as a rustic planter for large indoor greens, feature it as a heritage storage container, or display it prominently in an entryway or living space to add warm vintage character and monumental traditional craftsmanship to your home.

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