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He had learned the English word overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApparently the bowls had been used to cook food in…charcoal beds were buried and the food steamed in these granite\/basalt bowls that were covered placed on the hot coals under the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe this bowl to be hundreds of years old and absolutely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge:300 years old +\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:13” w (widest point includ. handles) w x 11” d x 6 “ t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected personally on my travels \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47017295085855,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/D3DA2B83-F554-482F-B3A5-ABF7D0CE183D.jpg?v=1697239339"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-laddle","title":"Antique Tibetan Laddle","description":"","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47017337520415,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/2DE556CD-8F63-460D-B28F-9056764FCBEE.jpg?v=1697240197"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-water-urn","title":"Antique Tibetan or Nepalese Temple Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn old elegant and visually pleasing hand-beaten brass and copper Tibetan or Nepalese water vessel that shows signs of authentic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique angles created from expertly formed metal folds along with a wide and elongated spout sit on a round base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVessels such a this often were used in temples for ritual ceremonies and years of use have left their imprint on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eex private collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47017357574431,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/0484A702-3024-4557-9051-B109D62B6DA5.jpg?v=1697240677"},{"product_id":"antique-swat-valley-carved-low-chair-woven-leather-seat","title":"Antique Swat Valley Carved Low-Chair \u0026 Woven Leather Seat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Swat Valley of N.W. Pakistan near the Afghan border is the gateway to Central Asia and the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick forests supplied wood for the building of buildings, doors and furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese antique low-chairs are made with joints and no nails or screws.The seat  is woven leather and incredibly strong…strong enough to stand on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow chairs such as this one were used with Low-tables carved from wood with unique designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 18” w x 15” d x 31” t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge:80years plus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083766382879,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/FullSizeRender_a5345219-87a5-49af-b465-9c68917063e1.heic?v=1698014586"},{"product_id":"antique-cast-sculpture","title":"Antique Sculpture Gauri ‘The Golden zone’ \u0026 consort of Parvati on an elaborate raised base","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is Gauri (The Golden One), a form of Parvati and Siva’s consort. Normally when Parvati is shown her own, she is shown with four arms. Here she has only two hands and is holding Akshamala and Linga in her hands. A human-like appearance. The mythology is Gauri had dark skin and worshipped Shiva to get fair skin. This bronze captures that moment.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003e“She is sitting in Ardha Padmasana on a circular base, which in turn is supported by a multi-level base. See the back view for the plaited hair. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"inline-ad-slot\" id=\"inline-ad-0\" data-adtags-width=\"396\" data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003e The literature on this form of Gauri is scarce and so far I have seen only one reference to this form of  Gauri. Page 119, \u003cem\u003eHindu Goddesses \u003c\/em\u003eby David Kinsley quotes \u003cem\u003eVamana-Purana.\u003c\/em\u003e But have seen and have more bronzes of this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eThe bronze lacks sharp features. But it is a solid and robust bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eThe prabhavali design and loops at the back suggest this bronze is from North Deccan, probably Maharashtra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eThe bronze is about 17.5 cm in height. There is significant wear to this bronze, especially where the Prabhavali is supported. This bronze may date to the nineteenth century or a bit earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 July 2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to Ameet: “She is Lingayat saint Dannama considered as incarnation of Parvati. This is a commonly found subject in South Maharashtra and Northern Karnataka region.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eSource:Bronzesofindia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eAge:Late 19th\/Early 20 Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eSize:3”w x 3”d x 6 “t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eex private collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088172990751,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/FullSizeRender_be40c5e6-fba3-49a2-93e0-7813c1cffd09.heic?v=1698099281"},{"product_id":"antique-shrine","title":"Antique Pachayatna Temple,Maharahstra  with the main shrine surrounded by four sub-shrines.","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Sanskrit Pancha refers to “five” and Atayana refers to the word “altar” hence the word Pachayatna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simultaneous worship (Puja) of the five deities is preformed by Smarta Brahmins.The five deities, or manifestation of the Divine are Shiva, Vishnu, Surya, Ganesha and the G-ddess Devi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central area is called the Garbhargriha or ‘ womb-house), the raised platform is the Jagati, the curved spire is called the Shikhara and the Kalasha\/Amalake is the very top of the Shikhara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge:ca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:2 3\/4” w x 2 1\/2” d x 3 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eex private collection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088173711647,"sku":"","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/FullSizeRender_d9cf843d-4702-474b-8bd6-a88c78123921.heic?v=1698099756"},{"product_id":"antique-nandi","title":"Antique Sculpture of the Vahana Nandi (the Mount of Lord Shiva) of Khandoba","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evahana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, (Sanskrit: “mount” or “vehicle”) in Hindu mythology, the creature that serves as the vehicle, or “carrier,” and as the sign of a particular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"md-dictionary-link md-dictionary-tt-off eb\" data-term=\"deity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/dictionary\/deity\" data-type=\"EB\"\u003edeity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evahana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accompanies, pulls the chariot of, or serves as the seat or mount of his god. Images of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evahana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are also used on banners and emblems to identify the god or the cult affiliation of the devotee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upon the partnership between the deity and his vahana is woven much iconography and Hindu theology.\u003ca class=\"ruhjFe NJLBac fl\" href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vahana\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj_j7iyjJKCAxWzl2oFHTyOBDwQmhN6BAgPEAI\" ping=\"\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;opi=89978449\u0026amp;url=https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vahana\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_j7iyjJKCAxWzl2oFHTyOBDwQmhN6BAgPEAI\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"94M5Zaa7GLKrqtsPw4qg-Ao__19\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"XbtRGb qxsd wDYxhc viOShc LKPcQc\" data-md=\"61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBkQAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNandi\u003c\/b\u003e, which means “giving delight” or “giving joy,” is the sacred bull of the Hindu god Shiva, one of the most important Hindu gods. When the world becomes evil, Shiva destroys it to make way for beneficial change. Nandi is Shiva's animal form, his means of transportation, and his most ardent worshiper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBkQAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBkQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKhandoba\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IAST\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"IAST\"\u003eIAST\u003c\/a\u003e: Khaṇḍobā), also known as \u003cb\u003eMartanda Bhairava,\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMalhari\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMalhar\u003c\/b\u003e, is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hindu\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Hindu\"\u003eHindu\u003c\/a\u003e deity worshiped as a manifestation of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shiva\" title=\"Shiva\"\u003eShiva\u003c\/a\u003e mainly in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Deccan_Plateau\" title=\"Deccan Plateau\"\u003eDeccan\u003c\/a\u003e plateau of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India\" title=\"India\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/a\u003e, especially in the state of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maharashtra\" title=\"Maharashtra\"\u003eMaharashtra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Karnataka\" title=\"North Karnataka\"\u003eNorth Karnataka\u003c\/a\u003e. He is the most popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuladevata\" title=\"Kuladevata\"\u003eKuladevata\u003c\/a\u003e (family deity) in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maharashtra\" title=\"Maharashtra\"\u003eMaharashtra\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-A_1-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khandoba#cite_note-A-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e He is also the patron deity of some warrior, farming castes, shepherd community and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brahmin\" title=\"Brahmin\"\u003eBrahmin\u003c\/a\u003e (priestly) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Castes\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Castes\"\u003ecastes\u003c\/a\u003eas well as several of the hunter\/gatherer tribes that are native to the hills and forests of this region. The sect of Khandoba has linkages with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hinduism\" title=\"Hinduism\"\u003eHindu\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jain\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Jain\"\u003eJain\u003c\/a\u003e traditions, and also assimilates all communities irrespective of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caste\" title=\"Caste\"\u003ecaste\u003c\/a\u003e, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Muslim\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Muslim\"\u003eMuslims\u003c\/a\u003e. The character of Khandoba developed during the 9th and 10th centuries from a folk deity into a composite god possessing the attributes of Shiva, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhairava\" title=\"Bhairava\"\u003eBhairava\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Surya\" title=\"Surya\"\u003eSurya\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kartikeya\" title=\"Kartikeya\"\u003eKartikeya\u003c\/a\u003e(Skanda). He is depicted either in the form of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linga\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Linga\"\u003elinga\u003c\/a\u003e, or as an image of a warrior riding on a bull or a horse. The foremost centre of Khandoba worship is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khandoba_Temple,_Jejuri\" title=\"Khandoba Temple, Jejuri\"\u003ethe temple\u003c\/a\u003eof \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jejuri\" title=\"Jejuri\"\u003eJejuri\u003c\/a\u003e in Maharashtra. The legends of Khandoba, found in the text \u003ci\u003eMalhari Mahatmya\u003c\/i\u003e and also narrated in folk songs, revolve around his victory over demons Mani-malla and his marriages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"94M5Zaa7GLKrqtsPw4qg-Ao__20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnr-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g card-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CA8QAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjmkpfvjZKCAxWylWoFHUMFCK8QFSgAegQIDxAA\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tF2Cxc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"V1nn0e R5lVqb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uo4vr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MTB56 Vwoesf\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:Encyclopdia Britannica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 19th C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2 1\/2” x 3 1\/4” x  5 1\/2” t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eex private collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088187375903,"sku":"","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/FullSizeRender_4a82d411-91ad-4daa-9c6d-1bec522d71f5.heic?v=1698100278"},{"product_id":"antique-cast-sculpture-1","title":"Antique Mukhalinga, depiction of Lord Shiva with beautiful turban,topped by a Linga and sitting on a rare attached base.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare and unusual Mukhalinga (depiction of Lord Shiva) displays a bold and defined turban which is topped by a Linga sitting atop the unique pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mukhalinga would have been used to cover and protect a Lingam stone with represented the energy of the of the Creator and originated in North Karnataka or Maharathra States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mukhalinga originated in Northern Karnataka or Southern Maharathra and the craftsmanship, patina wear \u0026amp; aging are consistent with a powerful sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge:19th C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 1\/2” d x 4” w x 6” t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eex private collection \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088199401759,"sku":"","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/FullSizeRender_f1ef357e-55b4-4b4a-8260-ea49c4f99da8.heic?v=1698100483"},{"product_id":"antique-cast","title":"Antique cast ritual incense bowl on attached base","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe offering bowl and stand were cast in one solid piece and then engraved with detailed design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of extensive use of ceremonial incense and offerings can be seen and the metal is worn smooth with long term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep,rich patina with a beautiful luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 100 years+\u003cbr\u003eSize:2” w x 2” d x 2 1\/2” t yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eex private collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088203301151,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/FullSizeRender_88019e5e-8c68-472a-a6cd-1dd4b5909940.heic?v=1698102468"},{"product_id":"antique-crawling-krishna-karnataka","title":"Antique Baby Crawling Krishna,Karnataka with a Deep Patina","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This bronze is infant Krishna, holding a ball of butter,  crawling to escape his foster m\u003c\/span\u003eother Yasodha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis theme is very popular throughout India and most of the bronzes of this type are small as they are meant for home shrines. It is almost a must for Vaishnavites (Hindu’s who worship primarily Vishnu) to have one of this image on their altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"inline-ad-slot\" id=\"inline-ad-0\" data-adtags-width=\"396\" data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003e As usual, the ornamentation is complete, head, neck, ears, shoulders, back, arms, wrist, waist and ankles. Krishna is naked but for the ornaments. The tall hairdo is typical of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main pendulous necklace is a feature that got added after the 16th century, according to Pratapaditya Pal, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndian Sculptures, Volume II.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource: Bronzesofindia.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-adtags-visited=\"true\"\u003eAge: 150 years old +\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 3\/4” w x 3” d x 3 1\/2” t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eex private collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47115312824607,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/FB4003AF-3E65-4258-865E-25E2ED026B22.jpg?v=1698431668"},{"product_id":"old-japanese-chagama-kama-and-furo-for-use-in-the-tea-ceremony","title":"Old Japanese Chagama Kama and Furo for use in the Tea Ceremony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Furo and Chagama were both artisan crafted from cast iron whilst the lid with a chrysanthemum like flower was created from polished copper and is smooth from use and with a genuine patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKantsuki rings allowed the metal vessel to be handled and moved during preparation and for the ceremony itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little rust, traces of wear and a deep rich overall patina show this piece was actually used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eapproximately 12\" high (not including the lid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.Brooks \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50977826079007,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/IMG_3035.jpg?v=1749506765"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/collections\/image_cfa194e0-5d14-4dd1-aef4-b3673284f13e.heic?v=1680658005","url":"https:\/\/earthheartandart.com\/collections\/vintage-art-sculpture-objects-from-the-himalayas-india-beyond-collection.oembed","provider":"C.Brooks \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}