18th Century French Hand Hammered Copper Water Vessel

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. SIZE 13"L x 13"W x 16"H MATERIAL Hammered copper with wrought iron handles ORIGIN France ERA 18th Century NOTES Smaller companion piece to T20. Rich natural patina throughout consistent with age; riveted handle construction; original water vessel form.