Water Pot
19th century (made)
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Sanctified or blessed water, dispensed from containers such as this, plays a significant role in the religious life of Nepal. It is sprinkled on a person during initiations and at the many ceremonies marking the stages of life.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Repousse sheet brass |
| Brief description | Brass water pot, Nepal, 18th century |
| Physical description | Water pot (Newari: nila thala; Nepali: jhari) used to contain and pour holy water. The plain bulbous body stands on a flared base that is decorated with leaf motifs. A long, slender spout extends from the shoulders of the pot. The narrow neck flares into a wide mouth decorated with a band of chevron motifs. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Oppi Untracht |
| Object history | Formerly in the collection of Oppi Untracht who acquired it during the period 1963-67 while living in Nepal. |
| Production | Patan, Nepal |
| Summary | Sanctified or blessed water, dispensed from containers such as this, plays a significant role in the religious life of Nepal. It is sprinkled on a person during initiations and at the many ceremonies marking the stages of life. |
| Bibliographic reference | Porvoo Museum - Oppi Untracht, Marjatta Parpola, Asko Parpola (eds): Metal Marvels: South Asian Handworks, Porvoo Museum, Finland, 1993, plate 194, page 99 |
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| Accession number | IS.16-2009 |
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| Record created | September 29, 2009 |
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