VTG Sumatra-Artisan Hand Hammered Copper Water Jar 12"H x 12"W Mutiara Tumang

This Vintage piece is a traditional hammered copper water jar  originating from the historic metalworking vilage of Tumang in  Boyolal, Central Java, Indonesia.   Material & Technique:  Crafted out of pure copper featuring a  distinctly dimpled, hand-hammered texture.   The Tumang Heritage:  Tumang hamlet is globally celebrated for its generational copper smithing  traditions dating back to the 16th-century Islamic Mataram Kingdom.  Local artisans hand-shape these vessels using techniques passed  down through centuries.   Functionality:  In local and regional practices (similar to Ayurvedic traditions).,  storing water in unlined copper vessels like this is believed to  naturally purify the water, boost immunity, and aid digestion.   Maintenance & Care:  Because this is pure, untreated copper, it reacts  naturally with the oxygen and moisture in the air  I've owned this vessel over 40 years & it has a beautiful patina.   Measurements:  Height--12.5  Width at widest point--12   Condition:    Very Good    No Holes or Missing Areas    Neck is slightly bent--see pictures    Some denting