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Small Decorative Brass Hindu Urn

$315
£240.50
€277.90
CA$442.20
A$492.88
CHF 258.60
MX$6,018.85
NOK 3,274.39
SEK 3,094.80
DKK 2,074.07

About the Item

Small decorative Brass Hindu urn with a crowned head and intricate cast details. Made in India circa 1750. Possibly used for incense on a shrine. A rare and characterful small brass urn from India, made circa 1750 and likely intended for ceremonial use, possibly to hold incense on a domestic shrine. The piece is crowned with a stylized human head finial, cast in expressive detail with a tiered crown, almond-shaped eyes, and prominent nose, evoking both regal and divine associations. The body is globular and rests on a flared pedestal base, all intricately adorned with incised geometric and linear motifs in horizontal bands. The surface retains a deep, mottled patina developed over centuries of handling and ritual use. A sculptural object rich in history and symbolism, representing the refined folk craftsmanship of 18th-century Hindu culture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Metal,Hammered,Hand-Crafted,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor oxidation, surface wear, and traces of ritual residue.
  • Seller Location:
    Middleburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 69411stDibs: LU872644632702

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