Copper Water Pot From Kerala - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Carved from a single piece

Carved from a single piece of timber with space for storage of weighing scale & weights

Inside the howdah is the goddess Danteshwarim whilst the elephant is controlled by a mahout (elephant keeper)

These iron holders are great in the kitchen or garden as a drinks holder or can double as a plant holder

They are framed in a gilt frame with visible wear and tear

Copper Water Pot From Kerala - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Carved from a single pieceThese pots are hand beaten and were originally used for drinking water in Kerala, South India. They're beautifully hammered with the original hammer marks still visible. They would have had a cover made from 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. This large pot would be ideal to store logs or hold a fruit