An Evocative 17th Century Bronze Patinated Cauldron sub-Curios the brass barley twist handle

the brass barley twist handle could easily be cleaned if so desired

Much softer in colour than many kelims this is a rare piece in that kelims are seldom seen for sale from this province

badged to the underside lid amongst a sky blue pin stripe interior

standing on bracket feet

within a light and airy living room

An Evocative 17th Century Bronze Patinated Cauldron sub-Curios the brass barley twist handleOrigin: British Period: Late Seventeenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1670 Height: 12 inches Diameter: 13. 5 inches Circumference: 48. 5 inches (at maximum) The ovoid body with everted flared rim having angular open handles on tripod fluted peg feet. With a beautiful aged patina, the bronze has some holes to the base (now, useful for drainage) with some patched at the flanks, whilst one foot has been re tipped but the rest of the piece is