This antique copper water vessel is hand hammered from solid copper in a traditional French form, with a rounded belly rising to a cylindrical neck. Two wrought iron loop handles are riveted to the rim, a functional detail from its original use for carrying and storing water. The rich patina and hand hammered texture speak to centuries of traditional French coppersmithing.

SIZE13″L x 13″W x 18″HMATERIALHammered copper with wrought iron handlesORIGINFranceERA18th CenturyNOTESRich natural patina throughout consistent with age; riveted handle construction; original water vessel form.