Ganga Jumna Ravitra Pani Lota From Haryana - 19th Century Material - Willow Japanese Lacquer Bowl - Meiji

Japanese Lacquer Bowl - Meiji Period

5cm Height Without Frieze - 249

The cabinet stands as a remarkable example of Canton export lacquer

Once used daily to safeguard cash and valuables

The form is both practical and decorative

Ganga Jumna Ravitra Pani Lota From Haryana - 19th Century Material - Willow Japanese Lacquer Bowl - MeijiThis old Indian pot is known colloquially as a ravitra pani or lota and is from Haryana in Northern India. This style of work merges brass and copper in a technique known as ganga jumna. Ganga Jumna holy water vessels were, and continue to be used in puja ceremonies. The term Ganga Jumna refers to the confluence of the river Ganges and river Jamuna which is symbolised here by the merging of copper and brass, the two metals used. This holy water pot