Kindi, Holy Water Pitcher, Origin North India, Tinned Copper And Bronze, 19th Century

Rare due to its elaborate stylized floral decoration,
branches, and leaves, and heavy due to the use of tinned copper and bronze, this beautiful Kindi, originating from northern India, is a traditional Indian holy water pot.
This type of pot does not have a handle.
The body is globular, resting on a foot, and has an S-shaped spout pointing upwards.
This object, a holy water container, was used and is still used for washing hands and feet upon entering the house, at the beginning or end of a meal. Confusion with Indian Lottas is common;
the Lotta does not have a spout, and its body is globular with a flared opening.
Dimensions: Diameter: 19 cm (7.5") -- Height: 18.5 cm (7") -- Width: 23 cm (9") -- Weight: 1344 g.

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