Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Decorative Arts at the Frescinet manor

at the Frescinet manor

89 cm X 58

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below is a single long locking drawer

rich tapestry of colour

Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Decorative Arts at the Frescinet manorSOLD An antique Indian Hindu copper Nandi (bull) lidded and handled water vessel, circa 1800. In the Hindu faith & culture of India the bull is a sacred animal, the term Nandi means "giving joy" or "delight", the Nandi is the scared bull of one of the most important gods, Shiva, the bull is also Shiva's animal form and also his transport. This vessel is finely crafted from copper and has a circular lid and hinged handle, the vessel is modeled as a