Lota water vessel

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 10
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; object for daily use
Date of production:
17th - 18th century
Period of Rajput kingdoms
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: brass
Techniques: chased
Dimensions: height: 12.5 cm
diameter: 5.9 cm
Indian copper loṭā water vessel, chased with Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava religious symbols, including Viṣṇu 's ten manifastations (avatāras). Inscribed with "Om Rāma jaya" inscription in Gujarati Mahājana writing. Originating from North India.