{"product_id":"cast-iron-cauldron-with-triple-moon-11-13-cm","title":"Cast Iron Cauldron with Triple Moon 11 × 13 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small black cauldron with three raised moons across its belly: a waxing crescent, a full disc and a waning crescent, set in a row you can read at a glance. It sits on three short legs, has a lid with a rounded knob and a curved iron handle, and brings a little ritual-table character to a shelf, windowsill or altar corner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe triple moon is raised from the surface, so you can feel the edges of each crescent and the circle between them with a fingertip.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe finish is matte black with a slightly grainy, cast texture, which takes the light softly rather than shining.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo small side loops and an arched handle give it the unmistakable silhouette of a traditional cauldron, even at this size.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe lid sits snugly on the rim, so what you keep inside stays out of sight until you lift it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree short legs lift the body off the surface and give it a steady, grounded stance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCast iron, plain and honest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made of iron, and you feel that in the dense, cool surface. Iron is a material people have used for cooking vessels and hearth objects for centuries, which is part of why a cauldron shape looks so at home in a ritual setting. The dark, even coat lets the moon relief do the talking. Expect natural variation in texture from piece to piece; it is part of the look of cast metal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it as a vessel for your own small rituals: dried herbs waiting to be used, a few tumbled stones, candle stubs, matches, or simply a handful of whatever you want close at hand on an altar. With the lid on it is a tidy, closed container; with the lid off it becomes an open bowl for display.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe triple moon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waxing crescent, full moon and waning crescent are a long-standing visual shorthand for the moon's cycle, and the motif has become closely tied to modern pagan and witchcraft imagery. Here it works as a symbol and a decorative anchor, giving the cauldron a clear focal point without crowding the form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCare and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron dislikes lingering damp, so keep it somewhere dry and wipe it with a dry cloth rather than soaking it. Because the surface is bare cast metal, avoid leaving it in a steamy bathroom or standing water. If you plan to use it near flame or heat, treat that as your own judgement and place it on a stable, heat-tolerant surface, as we have no specific heat-use guidance for this piece. Keep it away from fabrics and paper whenever anything is lit nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSize and details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cauldron measures 11 × 13 cm, a compact size that suits a small altar, desk or bookshelf. It comes with its lid and carry handle, as shown in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who keeps an altar, collects moon-themed objects or simply likes a bit of dark, witchy character in their home. It is also a good companion piece to a set of crystals or a few favourite candles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a lid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The lid with its small rounded knob sits on the rim, as shown in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it sit best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn a flat, dry surface where its three legs can stand firm, such as an altar, shelf or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the triple moon wear off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe moons are raised as part of the cast surface rather than applied separately, so they are part of the body of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67716182343994,"sku":"CIC-06","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/cast-iron-cauldron-with-triple-moon-11-13-cm-cover.png?v=1792217398","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/cast-iron-cauldron-with-triple-moon-11-13-cm","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}