Ganga Jumna Ravitra Pani Lota From Haridwar - 19th Century Style - Tea Caddy Its sculptural silhouette and deeply

Its sculptural silhouette and deeply developed patina give it a quiet presence that reflects centuries of use and careful preservation

but given the grandiose nature and expert craftsmanship of this piece

pierced panels

This cabinet is from Lhasa

Purpose-built for army officers of the British Indian Army

Ganga Jumna Ravitra Pani Lota From Haridwar - 19th Century Style - Tea Caddy Its sculptural silhouette and deeplyFrom the riverbanks of northern India comes this finely balanced Ganga Jumna lota, its two tone form uniting warm brass and soft copper in a harmonious banded design. The style takes its name from the meeting of the Ganga and Jamuna rivers, and like its namesake, this vessel is crafted to hold and preserve water often for both daily use and sacred rituals. The silver coloured traces along the rim reveal its earlier life: a fitted lid once sealed with