Hammered metal bowl not sure

Hi, I have a hammered metal bowl that may be an old shop class project, but I would like to hear some other opinions. It is teardrop shaped and measures around 9.25" by 6.5" at its widest point. It is very heavy at 1 pound 12oz. It does attract a magnet. The gold tone on the bottom may be painted on. I will very much appreciate any thought or ideas and thank you.

 

Used to pan gold way back when?

 

Made from...sheet iron? How thick is it?

 

I like the thought of a gold pan, and it does have some resemblance to others I have found so I will keep that in mind. Also, the thickness is around 1/8" and is consistent all around. Thanks for the replies and sorry for the tardy response.

 

I think its size as well as its weight argue against it being made as a gold pan. The hammering I can see, right at the inner chine, appear to be from a flat-faced tool, perhaps a carpenter's hammer...not a common instrument for shaping sheet metal, particularly thicker, ferrous material.
It is a curious item, an' I am intrigued by its potential...an' will be watching for comments from the better-informed populace hereabouts!

 

There are a number of flat faced hammers used,many pieces I worked on were at least 7mm thick to start with.... https://www.ganoksin.com/types-of-hammers-for-jewelry/

https://contenti.com/resources/types-metalsmithing-hammers

 

You are right, of course.
My comment was meant to indicate the (perhaps improper) use of such a face on an inner chine, disfiguring and maybe weakening the piece. Sorry.

The Contenti link was a real eye-opener, for me...Thanks!