Sizes from smallest to largest :
1.8 inch Height X 1.8 inch Width X 1.8 inch Depth
2 inch Height X 2.25 inch Width X 2.25 inch Depth
2.25 inch Height 3 inch Width X 3 inch Depth
2.75 inch Height X 3.5 inch Width X 3.5 inch Depth
3.25 inch Height X 4.25 inch Width X 4.25 inch Length
3.5 inch Height X 5 inch Width X 5 inch Depth
5.25 inch Height X 6.25 inch Width X 6.25 inch Depth
6.5 inch Height X 8 inch Width X 8 inch Depth
8.5 inch Height X 10 inch Width X 10 inch Depth
Sherpai, Serpai, and Suri bowls were historically commonplace in the homes of affluent farmers and zamindars and are frequently shown in painted and printed depictions of Goddess Lakshmi. These are gorgeously adorned wooden bowls with superb brass embellishments. The black timber body embellished with golden brass plates highlights the most appealing contrast look of black and gold. They are constructed from the bark of mango and palm trees and are carved by hand. They would then be dyed black by soaking them in water with different herbs and glue for two days.
The brass ornamentation of traditional motifs like Kolka (paisley), Moyur (peacock), and Lota Pata (bael buta) would be carved and then planted on the wooden body with the use of brass nails. Before the invention of scales, these bowls were used to measure rice, paddy, and other grains. The Sherpai is derived from the words'ser' (weight unit) and 'pai' (quarter).
The set of nine bowls, which vary in size, might be stacked in the shape of a pyramid. This property enables them to be used as a decorative piece. Once a regal commodity, these bowls are now infrequently created, and the craft is limited to a few areas, such as the Lokepur district in the Suri block of the Birbhum region. Often featured in depictions of Goddess Lakshmi as a sign of prosperity, these bowls are a testament to the refined taste and workmanship of the people of India.
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