{"product_id":"antique-copper-deg-cookware-with-brass-lid-traditional-hand-hammered-handi-serving-vessel","title":"Antique Copper Deg Cookware with Brass Lid | Traditional Hand-Hammered Handi Serving Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 1 Liter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.044 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage copper \u003ci\u003edeg\u003c\/i\u003e (cooking vessel\/handi) features a wide-bellied hand-hammered body paired with a fitted solid brass lid. Inside, the vessel retains a traditional tin lining (\u003ci\u003ekalai\u003c\/i\u003e), rendering it suitable for authentic cooking and serving. Historically, copper \u003ci\u003edegs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ehandis\u003c\/i\u003e were prized in royal and regional Indian kitchens for slow-cooking (\u003ci\u003edum\u003c\/i\u003e) aromatic rice, curries, and rich gravies, allowing flavors to meld evenly under low heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits of copper and brass metalware include exceptional thermal conductivity for fast, even heat distribution, along with natural antimicrobial properties. Today, this 1-liter, 1.044 kg piece brings a warm, two-tone metallic contrast to modern tables. Use it to serve hot curries and biryani, style it as a rustic kitchen display on open shelving, or feature it as a heritage centerpiece for special dining occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bombay Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947001016637,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/4949\/4077\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-08-29at9.38.41AM_1.jpg?v=1788067156","url":"https:\/\/bombayantiques.com\/products\/antique-copper-deg-cookware-with-brass-lid-traditional-hand-hammered-handi-serving-vessel","provider":"Bombay Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}