Brass Matka Water Pot From Kerala - 19th Century Period - Early 19th Century Inner Mongolia & Shanxi

Inner Mongolia & Shanxi

this box has been used for storing slaked lime used in the consumption of paan which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects

Crafted in the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911)

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this example has been thoughtfully upcycled and hand-painted in Rajasthan with intricate floral motifs and bands of script

Brass Matka Water Pot From Kerala - 19th Century Period - Early 19th Century Inner Mongolia & ShanxiThese pots are hand beaten and were originally used for drinking water with a cover of wood or metal. Pots that are made from Brass and Copper are often referred to as "Ganga Jumna" which signifies the confluence of the two most holy rivers in India The Ganges and Jamuna. Water pots make great vases or decorative items inside and in the garden. The patina shows the age and life of the pot. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15