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Title: Vintage Solid Brass India Ritual Water Pot Lota Screw Top Nesting Cup Vessel
Item Specifics:
- Type: Ritual Water Pot / Lota Vessel
- Material: Solid Brass
- Style: Traditional Indian Antique / Ritual Export
- Number of Pieces: 3-Piece Set (Main Vessel, Threaded Cap, Nesting Cup)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: India
- Originality: Vintage Original 1970s
- Condition: Vintage Pre-Owned with character indents
Description:
Up for sale is a fascinating vintage solid brass ritual water vessel (traditionally known as a Lota or Ganga Jal pot), handcrafted in India. This unique 3-piece collectible features a heavy, secure threaded screw-top neck, a small matching brass cup that nests seamlessly over the top, and a flat hinged swing-handle lid that secures the entire assembly together. It is an excellent functional display piece for collectors of global brassware, bohemian decor, or religious artifacts.
Key Features:
* Authentic 3-Piece Design: Includes the heavy bulbous main vessel, an inverted inner nesting cup, and a threaded decorative top cap with a flip-up handle.
* High-Quality Solid Brass: Heavy-weight metal construction featuring a beautiful naturally aged warm golden patina.
* Secure Threaded Seal: The neck of the pot is deeply threaded to ensure a tight, secure close when screwed together.
* Compact Size: Stands at approximately 5.5 to 6 inches tall with the handle folded down, making it perfect for shelf display.
Condition Report:
* Honest vintage condition with a warm, authentic aged patina and minor surface oxidation.
* Noticeable wide, smooth aesthetic depressions/indents on the body of the vessel as shown in the photos, giving it true rustic character.
* The screw threads remain fully intact, clean, and function smoothly.
* No cracks, holes, or structural breaches to the metal.
* Please closely inspect all high-resolution photos for a full visual assessment of the surface finish and condition.
