Small Indian Mughal Chased Brass Water Pot (Lota)

Of typical form, this antique lota or water pot from India has a wide mouth with a thick lip on a short, tight neck on a squat, spreading body and flat base. It is engraved overall with chased decoration including cusped arch reserves with seated deity figures and bands of lotus leaves.

DATE 18th/19th century

DIMENSIONS Width 3.5 Depth 3.5 Height 3 in.