Antique 19th Century Brass Hindu/Indian Lota, Sacred Holy Water Pot
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:49664165 | Primary Material: Brass |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1800-1849 |
| Region of Origin: India | Type: Pot |
| Color: Gold |
Early - Mid 19TH CENTURY HINDU HOLY WATER POT
Summary: Up for auction today is a early to mid 19th century holy water pot known as a Lota. The word Lota is derivative of the word Lotus, this vessel gets it name from its flaring neck and often times it's decorated lotus petaled designs found throughout the vessel. Lotas stored the holy water from the Ganges River, Indian Travelers would store the holy water in Lotas so that the water could be used at in-home rituals & religious c...eremonies. The depictions on this vessel portrays the 12 Reincarnations of Vishnu. This Lota has a wonderful buttery smooth patina and just a few minor dings and scratches all of which are subsequent with usage and evidence of its age. The condition of this Lota is excellent when factoring in it's age.
Dimensions: Width 17cm x Height 16cm
Weight: 44oz
Region: India
Date: Early - Mid 19th Century
Material: Brass
Condition: Fantastic Condition, Smooth Buttery Patina
Special Notes: Depictions of the 12 Reincarnations of Vishnu
Photos taken without a flash to preserve the natural details.
I am a visual artist, & designer. I have been a collector of Asian & Ethnographic antiques since 2007. All of what you see is from my personal collection that I have acquired through the years. I'm selling these items because there is no room for them or because I have stopped collecting the subject matter. Many of my items are available to the public for the first time in over a decade. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about them. I want these pieces to have happy homes, if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase I do accept returns. I will ship to anywhere in the world using USPS
Classification: Hindu, India, Religious, Spiritual, Ceremony, Antique, Lota, Patina, Holy Water Container, Sacred, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Metalware, Middle East, Persian, Islamic, Pot, Vessel, Container
Summary: Up for auction today is a early to mid 19th century holy water pot known as a Lota. The word Lota is derivative of the word Lotus, this vessel gets it name from its flaring neck and often times it's decorated lotus petaled designs found throughout the vessel. Lotas stored the holy water from the Ganges River, Indian Travelers would store the holy water in Lotas so that the water could be used at in-home rituals & religious c...eremonies. The depictions on this vessel portrays the 12 Reincarnations of Vishnu. This Lota has a wonderful buttery smooth patina and just a few minor dings and scratches all of which are subsequent with usage and evidence of its age. The condition of this Lota is excellent when factoring in it's age.
Dimensions: Width 17cm x Height 16cm
Weight: 44oz
Region: India
Date: Early - Mid 19th Century
Material: Brass
Condition: Fantastic Condition, Smooth Buttery Patina
Special Notes: Depictions of the 12 Reincarnations of Vishnu
Photos taken without a flash to preserve the natural details.
I am a visual artist, & designer. I have been a collector of Asian & Ethnographic antiques since 2007. All of what you see is from my personal collection that I have acquired through the years. I'm selling these items because there is no room for them or because I have stopped collecting the subject matter. Many of my items are available to the public for the first time in over a decade. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about them. I want these pieces to have happy homes, if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase I do accept returns. I will ship to anywhere in the world using USPS
Classification: Hindu, India, Religious, Spiritual, Ceremony, Antique, Lota, Patina, Holy Water Container, Sacred, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Metalware, Middle East, Persian, Islamic, Pot, Vessel, Container
