Indian Copper Metal Water Vessel Pot Antique Lota Kalash South India Handmade

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Antique Copper Water Vessel from South India
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This superb water vessel has the most extraordinary patina. Its significant age is very clear. It was acquired in Madurai from a private estate about twenty years ago – but clearly it was already more than hundred years old by the time it arrived.
Of thick, beaten copper sheet,  it sits on a flattened bottom, and has gently curved sides until the shoulder is reached. The shoulder  and base are ribbed and decorated with rows of punch-marked geometric designs. The middle has a hand etched parrot and betel leaves. Both symbols of prosperity and auspicious time.  It then rises to a small neck which widens to a mouth with a broad ribbed rim.
Such vessels were used to store water – probably lustral holy water, perhaps from the Ganges. Vessels like these were used in some traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies whereby the betrothed couple are bathed after having been smeared with specially ground pastes.
This copper vessel is sculptural and has a splendid age-related chocolate colour.
From Madurai in Tamil Nadu, South India.
Approximate Dimensions
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Height 4.5 inch x Width 4.5 inch
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