NEPAL Dragon Water Spout " Large & Extremely Rare "
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:43133267 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Nepal |
NEPAL "Large & Extremely Rare" Dragon Water Spout
This spout was made utilizing the art of "lost-wax casting" which is among the finest in the world.
Traditional Nepalese water spouts were originally made of stone but also metals, such as copper, bronze, brass or silver. Uncertain of the exact metal composition, believe it to be brass, and this one is in excellent condition with an amazing patina.
Water is taken as the symbol of sacredness and is considere...d the holiest of all. The vessel full of water, the wells, the fountains from which it issues, the pond that contains it or the stream in which it flows all are meant to be sacred.
Can be used solely as an art piece or repurposed as a fountain, spout or other water related use.
This spout was made utilizing the art of "lost-wax casting" which is among the finest in the world.
Traditional Nepalese water spouts were originally made of stone but also metals, such as copper, bronze, brass or silver. Uncertain of the exact metal composition, believe it to be brass, and this one is in excellent condition with an amazing patina.
Water is taken as the symbol of sacredness and is considere...d the holiest of all. The vessel full of water, the wells, the fountains from which it issues, the pond that contains it or the stream in which it flows all are meant to be sacred.
Can be used solely as an art piece or repurposed as a fountain, spout or other water related use.
