{"product_id":"9-inch-tall-brass-vase","title":"Handmade Brass Vase - 11.5in Tall, Hand-Engraved Gold Tone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-engraved brass vase, 11.5 inches tall, with a narrow 5-inch mouth opening out to a 7-inch belly. The proportion is the point: wide enough through the middle to hold a full arrangement, narrow enough at the top to keep the stems gathered rather than splayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 11.5 in · top diameter 5 in · middle diameter 7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 1,520 g (approx. 54 oz \/ 3.4 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: gold tone with fine hand-engraved detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,520 g of brass\u003c\/strong\u003e - about 3.4 lb. Heavy enough that a tall arrangement does not tip it, which is the usual failure of a decorative vase this shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-engraved over the whole body\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just a band at the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks empty.\u003c\/strong\u003e At this weight and with this much surface engraving it holds a console on its own between arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA console table, a dining table centrepiece, a mantel, or a corner beside a sofa. Also used in pooja rooms for flowers, and at weddings on entrance tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA housewarming or Diwali gift that does not commit the recipient to a religious object - it is a vase first. Substantial enough at 3.4 lb to feel like a real present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put water and fresh flowers in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but line it or use a glass insert. Standing water sits against bare brass and will mark the inside over time, and the outside finish suffers if water is left in it for days. Dry it thoroughly after emptying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall an arrangement will it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 7-inch belly and 3.4 lb of weight will carry stems up to roughly twice the height of the vase without tipping. Dried pampas, eucalyptus and tall florals all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it solid brass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 1,520 g at 11.5 inches the weight confirms it - a plated or hollow piece of these dimensions would weigh a fraction as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrass darkens naturally. Polish it back with a standard brass cleaner if you prefer it bright, or leave it to deepen - both are normal and neither harms the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust with a dry cloth, working into the engraving with a soft brush. Avoid water and never put it in a dishwasher. Use brass polish sparingly and buff dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for indoor use. Brass weathers and spots outdoors, so keep it sheltered if you put it on a covered porch or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the engraving machine-stamped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is hand-engraved in India. Look closely and the line spacing varies slightly around the body - that is how you tell handwork from a rolled pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so please check the dimensions against your space first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. Brass is heavy and we pack it accordingly - if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more brass decor and spiritual pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/brass-love\"\u003eBrass Love Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67698257592393,"sku":"brass-vase-9-Inches","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/vase-brass-1.jpg?v=1792243469","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/9-inch-tall-brass-vase","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}