A 19th century large copper Indian Hindu Lota (these pots are also known as Chambu lotas, Puja lotas or Lota Kalash) and used to store Holy Ganga water, washing in holy Ganga water or for Hindu offerings.
The Lota has a convex bottom, so does not sit flat and wobbles, it also sits at a slight angle (see photos). The pot is comprised of several panels which have a type of mortice and tenon joint along the edges to fix them together. However the pot is no longer water tight.
Date: 19th century
Condition: Some dents here and there, aged patina (not been polished) and as mentioned not water tight.
Weight: 1.83 kg (4 lb)
Height: 21 cm (8 1/4 in)
Max diameter: 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in) approx
Top outer diameter: 18 cm (7 1/16 in)
Inner diameter of top: 14 cm (5 1/2 in)
Stock number: 2577
PRICE £120 (incs UK shipping)
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