{"product_id":"rose-engraved-urli-bowl-german-silver","title":"9-Inches Rose Engraved Bowl - Antique Silver Urli","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn urli is a wide Indian bowl filled with water so that flower heads and floating diyas sit on the surface. This one is the shallow, wide member of our antique-silver range: 9 inches across but only 3.5 inches deep, with a scalloped rim, floral panels worked in relief around the outside, and four clawed feet that lift it clear of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 820 g (1.8 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: copper, nickel-plated and oxidised to an antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: sixteen-lobe scalloped edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeet: four applied clawed feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a single bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShallow and wide, which is the harder shape to find.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most small urlis are deep pots. This one spreads the water out, so five or six flower heads float without crowding each other and you look down onto them rather than into a well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe rim is scalloped, not round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sixteen lobes, each holding a floral panel raised out of the metal rather than scratched into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClawed feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast separately and applied, they raise the bowl about half an inch so the base stays dry and the shadow line sits under it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtched centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e The inside is hammered smooth with a starburst worked into the base, which you see through the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e The body is copper — the metal used for kalash and pooja vessels — nickel-plated and then oxidised, which is what gives the antique silver its depth in the recesses rather than a flat grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive antique-silver bowls, five different jobs. The others in the range:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-hand-engraved-urli-bowl-7inch-luxe-home-decor\"\u003e7.5-inch cutout bowl\u003c\/a\u003e — deep, pierced sides, $110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-hand-engraved-elephant-urli-bowl-13-luxe-home-decor\"\u003e13.5-inch elephant bowl\u003c\/a\u003e — low, elephants in relief, small feet, $220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/17-flower-engraved-urli-bowl-antique-silver\"\u003e17-inch jungle bowl\u003c\/a\u003e — deep, animals in relief, $350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-hand-engraved-urli-bowl-25inch-traditional-home-decor\"\u003e26-inch leaf bowl\u003c\/a\u003e — largest, side handles, $470\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dining table centrepiece, low enough to talk across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mandir shelf, holding a small idol — it is the right width to seat a Laddu Gopal or a palm-sized murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn entryway console with floating candles for Diwali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA haldi or kumkum tray for a ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dresser, holding rings and small jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the size people buy when they want one good piece rather than a set — substantial enough to be a proper gift, small enough that the recipient will actually find a place for it. It suits housewarming and griha pravesh, Diwali, Varalakshmi Vratam and wedding gifting. If you are buying several for an event, get in touch before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.5 inches, and that is the point of this one. It is a dish rather than a pot. If you want depth, the 7.5-inch cutout bowl is 4 inches tall in a smaller footprint, and the 17-inch is deeper again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a small idol sit in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 9 inches across with a flat inner base it seats a Laddu Gopal or a small murti comfortably, which is how several customers use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fill it with water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Fill it, float flower heads or floating candles, and empty and dry it the same evening. Standing water left in a plated bowl for days will mark the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many flowers does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive or six full rose or marigold heads floating, or a dozen loose petals with two floating candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the feet attached or part of the bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast separately and joined. They are solid and not decorative-only, but do not carry the bowl by one foot when it is full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this German silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot literally, and we would rather say so plainly. German silver — also sold as nickel silver — is a copper, nickel and zinc alloy that contains no silver in it at all. This bowl is copper, nickel-plated and then oxidised so the darkening settles into the recesses of the pattern. A lot of this category gets sold as German silver regardless of what is actually underneath, so it is worth knowing which you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not put it in the dishwasher and do not use abrasive scourers or acidic cleaners — they will cut through the plating. Between uses, store it in a sealed plastic bag; that slows tarnishing more than anything else you can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver plating darkens over time, and the antique finish is designed to sit in the recesses and deepen the pattern as it does. That is the intended look. If you want it brighter, a light buff with a dry cloth on the raised areas will lift it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the pattern engraved or raised?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised. The floral panels are worked out from behind, so they stand proud of the surface and you can feel them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order several for an event?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — get in touch before you order if you need more than a few. We can usually help on price for larger quantities and confirm stock before you commit to a date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery order is insured. Photograph the box and the piece and contact us, and we will sort out a replacement or a refund.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/urlibowls\"\u003eUrli Bowls \u0026amp; Centerpieces\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/german-silver-housewarming-decor\"\u003eAntique Silver\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67698239471689,"sku":"silver-urli-rose","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/roseurli-antiquesilver3.jpg?v=1792243354","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/rose-engraved-urli-bowl-german-silver","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}