This exceptional vintage zinc and brass water pot dates back approximately 60–70 years and features a beautifully fitted hand-embroidered fabric covering, transforming a utilitarian vessel into a rare decorative and cultural object.
Crafted from solid zinc and brass, the pot has a substantial feel and authentic aged surface. The richly colored fabric cover is adorned with traditional embroidery and metallic threadwork, carefully fitted to the form and accented with a decorative metal medallion. A woven rope handle remains attached, reflecting its original functional design.
Pieces like this were produced in limited numbers and were never mass manufactured. Most examples have not survived intact with their original decorative covers. Finding one with its fabric, metalwork, and structure together makes this a particularly desirable collector-grade object.
This is not decorative reproduction. It is a true vintage household artifact, preserved with its original materials and character.
Perfect For
Global and boho interior styling
Display on consoles, shelves, or niches
Cultural and ethnographic collections
Boutique hotel or studio décor
Collectors of antique vessels and metalware
It can be displayed as a sculptural accent or preserved as a heritage collectible.
Item Details
Material: Solid zinc and brass with embroidered fabric cover
Origin: India
Age: Approx. 60–70 years old
Design: Fabric-covered decorative water vessel
Handle: Original rope handle attached
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, patina, light fabric aging, and marks consistent with authentic old utilitarian objects
Size (Approximate):
24 x 28 x 13 cm
(9.5 x 11 x 5 inches)
Weight:
896 grams
Only one available. No restock possible.
Why This Piece Is Truly Scarce
Original fabric-covered household vessel
Solid zinc and brass construction
Decorative embroidery and metal medallion intact
Complete form with rope handle
Examples of this type are no longer produced
Comparable pieces are now typically found only in private collections or cultural interiors.
