Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-040
Double-Century-Old Fluted Engraved Brass Sacred Ritual Water Lota (Pooja Nota)
Rare circa 1825 sacred fluted brass ritual water vessel with arched overhead swing bail handle (H 10 in / 25 cm, Wt 1300 g, Cap 1200 ml)
Double-century-old authentic traditional hand-engraved brass sacred pooja water vessel (Pooja Nota / Lota / Kamandalu) with arched overhead swing bail handle, crafted circa early 19th century in Odisha. Extinct and exceedingly rare ritual heirloom of antique Hindu temple worship and sacred household oblation rituals. Features an exquisite fluted melon-ribbed body contour adorned with meticulously chiseled floral vine friezes, rope-twist collar moldings, and flared pedestal foot. Measures approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in total height, weighs a substantial 1,300 grams (1.3 kg), with a sacred liquid capacity of 1,200 ml (1.2 Litres). Fitted with a solid forged brass swing handle secured by heavy riveted pivot loop mounts. Preserved in magnificent museum-grade antique condition with rich, undisturbed historic patina.
Period
Early 19th Century (~200 years)
Dimensions
H: 10" / 25.4 cm
Provenance
Odisha sacred temple ritual & pooja metalcraft heritage
Curator's Condition Assessment
Magnificent double-century-old antique preservation. Heavy cast construction with intact arched swing bail handle and robust riveted pivot mounts. Deep, authentic aged olive-bronze patina with crisply defined chased relief fluting. Fully watertight.
