Vase

Opium Bowl

29-64-191

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Lota
Object Number 29-64-191
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India
Date Made 18th Century - 1918
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Cast | Chased | Incised
Iconography Human Figures | Ganesa | Bovine | Horses | Fish | Turtle | Snake | Animals
Description

Large brass lota, engraved with scenes. Alexander Scott calls it an 'opium bowl.' Bottom band has fish, boat, snakes, etc.

Height 19.37 cm
Credit Line Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918

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