Vintage Tall Brass Trumpet Vase Hand Engraved Floral Pedestal Vessel

Description

View Vintage Tall Brass Trumpet Vase Hand Engraved Floral Pedestal Vessel with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The artisan carved these relief details using traditional chisels, creating a rich tactile surface that catches and refracts ambient light. The interior barrel exhibits natural oxidation and darkening from historical handling. Cultural & Historical Background Flared trumpet-form vessels and pedestal chalices have a rich history across global decorative metalworking traditions, particularly within trade hubs along the Silk Road and Near Eastern artistic centers. Artisans combined lathe-spinning techniques with intricate surface carving to create dramatic, wide-rimmed vessels intended for ceremonial floral offerings, banquet displays, and noble domestic interiors. This striking 10-inch vase features a dramatically flared trumpet rim tapering into a sleek cylindrical column, supported by a stepped pedestal foot. The exterior surface is hand-chased with delicate bands of full-bloom botanical motifs, leafy foliage, and subtle geometric borders. The artisan carved these relief details using traditional chisels, creating a rich tactile surface that catches and refracts ambient light. With its tall, regal proportion and wide dramatic mouth, this vintage brass vessel makes a commanding statement piece. It serves beautifully as a centerpiece on a mantel, a vanity vessel, or an altar display for dried botanicals and peacock feathers. Vintage Condition Notes Preserved in excellent vintage condition with an authentic, warm golden-brass luster. Displays soft, natural tarnish and light surface patina near the foot and inside the upper flared rim, underscoring its mid-century age. The interior barrel exhibits natural oxidation and darkening from historical handling. The weighted pedestal base remains perfectly balanced and sturdy. Item Specifications Origin:  Near Eastern Style / Silk Road Tradition Materials:  Solid Spun & Cast Brass Technique:  Lathe-Spun Brass with Hand Chasing & Engraving Motif:  Floral Blossoms & Foliate Bands Era:  Mid-20th Century (c. 1960s–1970s) Dimensions:  Approx. 9.8 in H x 4.8 in Top Rim Dia. (24.9 cm x 12.2 cm); Base Dia. approx. 3.8 in (9.7 cm) Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › African › 1900-Now › Figures & Sculptures.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Materials sourced from

India

Country of Origin

United States

Culture

Indian

Handmade

Yes