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Antique Heavy Bronze Ceremonial Pitcher, from Nepal

About the Item

A beautifully cast and unusually tall, large and heavy mid-19th Century bronze ceremonial holy water decanter from Nepal. This truly graceful design features a gorgeous patina, emphasizing it's many years of use in a Buddhist temple. This is a remarkably attractive display piece, but actually handling this decanter and feeling it's shape and weight gives a real sense of the history and spirituality of this holy water container. From the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal, this object truly conveys conveys a sense of place and purpose.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU972426913972
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