Brass (?) Jar

I thought this was copper with a nice patina, but maybe it's bronze?

Any ideas where it comes from? India?

Measures appt 5" tall and 6" wide (12.5x15).

Thanks!



Last picture uses a bright LED headlamp.

 

that's one hell of a dent , for bronze !!

 

My first thought was: ‘Not old’ How heavy is it? The lip looks unusually think to me. The colour and shine makes me think of something that was sprayed (but I don’t really know)

 

the striations on the inside remind me of brass.... but ???

 

well, there u have it !
Boland and I are both confused !!!

 

Ha ha, but it takes a lot more to confuse you (for me it can be like eating pie)

 

Well , in this case..... we're both sittin down to a big slice !!!

 

Ok then. Well enjoy!

 

Two dents, actually.

Yeah, the striations made me think machine-made, of course; there's also what appears to be a weld on the inside, between the body and the base???

It is actually quite thick, and heavy.

 

I think nice home decor, brass, made in India. Very nice shape.

 

Such striations are often evidence of the forming process - spinning sheet metal on a lathe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_spinning

 

Thanks for the help, friends.

 

They indicate (to me) that the vessel, or a portion of it, was spun into its form. Copper an' brass (bronze too, probably) can both be fashioned in that way. I don't know how old that process is, but it can easily have been available to artisans for several centuries.
The shape of that vase (if that's what it is) is classic, very attractive.
I see now that Books has sniped my revelation...sigh.

 

I always appreciate your input @wlwhittier!

 

You do a fine job of it as well, Potts...Thanks!