Blackened by years of daily use over open fires, this solid hand-crafted copper kettle is a quintessential artifact of Indian domestic life, its surface telling the story of countless chai ceremonies in a colonial-era household or roadside tea stall. A Devanagari ownership inscription etched onto the lid gives it a rare personal dimension, making this sturdy and beautifully aged piece a standout find for any collector of South Asian everyday history.

Height: 17 cm / Width: 19 cm