VTG Sumatra-Artisan Hand Hammered Copper Water Jar 12"H x 12"W Mutiara Tumang

This Vintage piece is a traditional hammered copper water jar originating from the historic metalworking vilage of Tumang in Boyolal, Central Java, Indonesia. Material & Technique: Crafted out of pure copper featuring a distinctly dimpled, hand-hammered texture. The Tumang Heritage: Tumang hamlet is globally celebrated for its generational copper smithing traditions dating back to the 16th-century Islamic Mataram Kingdom. Local artisans hand-shape these vessels using techniques passed down through centuries. Functionality: In local and regional practices (similar to Ayurvedic traditions)., storing water in unlined copper vessels like this is believed to naturally purify the water, boost immunity, and aid digestion. Maintenance & Care: Because this is pure, untreated copper, it reacts naturally with the oxygen and moisture in the air I've owned this vessel over 40 years & it has a beautiful patina. Measurements: Height--12.5 Width at widest point--12 Condition: Very Good No Holes or Missing Areas Neck is slightly bent--see pictures Some denting