Description: Rare Brass & Copper Ganga-Jamuna Lota This bulbous vessel was made to store lustral, holy water, perhaps from the Ganges. It is remarkable for the intricacy of its decoration which combines brass and copper to provide a pleasing contrast. It sits on a low foot, has a spherical base and a wide, flaring neck. This pot was used to offer Water to lord Shiva's Shivlingam whenever people use to perfume their god rituals. The neck and shoulder are engraved and inlaid with bands of lotus petals. The body is decorated all around with a diagonal chequer-board design. The bottom of the foot is engraved with a lotus motif. The repeated use of the lotus motif alludes to the function of vessel which is ritual in nature and linked to water. The technique of using brass and copper together in India is called Ganga-Jamuna, said to be from the colors of the Ganga and Jamuna rivers. Inlaying One Metal Into Other Is Called The GANGA-JAMUNA Work. The Base Metal Brass and Then Have Been Inlaid With The Copper. It has a traditional rounded pot shape and would've been produced as a Lota / water vessel. It's been nicely decorated all around and as shown in the photos it displays beautifully - such a great talking piece.Crafted from excellent quality metal these water Lota Pots has been very high in demand due to its uniqueness. Height-15 cmsDiameter Top- 13.5 cmsDiameter Widest part in between- 12.75 cmsWeight- 1105 Grams This Product is an antique product and was used with full care, but will have scratches on it. The exact origin and time period is unknown. Actual product may differ from the photos due to lightning and photography, though we have tried to make it as original as possible. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Please check all the pictures to see the exact condition of the product. WE ACCEPT DIRECT PAYMENTS ALSO CONDITIONS OF RETURNBuyers are responsible for return postage costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value. Return accepted only in case of incorrect product. We don't accept returns in any other case.
Price: 2999 USD
Location: JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN
End Time: 2024-01-28T06:52:23.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region of Origin: India
Age: Unknown
Primary Material: Brass, Copper
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Type: Pot
