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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