{"product_id":"vintage-indian-stone-masala-bowls","title":"Vintage Indian Stone Masala Bowls - 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of hard stone, these traditional Indian masala bowls were once an essential part of the kitchen, used to hold freshly ground spices during food preparation. Their simple, practical form reflects generations of everyday use, while the beautifully worn surface and rich patina tell the story of decades spent at the heart of the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twin bowls allowed different spices or ingredients to be kept close at hand while cooking, making them both functional and efficient. Traces of pigment and spice residue remain visible within the bowls, adding to their authenticity and offering a tangible connection to their original purpose. The stone has developed a wonderfully tactile, naturally aged surface that can only be achieved through years of handling and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday these charming utilitarian objects make beautiful decorative pieces, equally suited as salt and pepper cellars, serving bowls for dips or condiments, candle holders, or simply as sculptural objects celebrating the beauty of honest craftsmanship and everyday design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved from a single piece of stone; twin bowl design; original worn patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related wear, minor chips and surface marks consistent with decades of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eW10 x D9.5 x H6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.25kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45757635199262,"sku":"A03712V1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Vintage_Indian_Stone_Masala_Bowls_A03712V1.jpg?v=1782484246","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/vintage-indian-stone-masala-bowls","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}