“Lota” or Water Vessel

Name/Title

“Lota” or Water Vessel

Entry/Object ID

441

Acquisition

Accession

1891.001

Source or Donor

Anthony J. Drexel, Philadelphia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Anthony J. Drexel

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Place

City

Murshidabad

Country

India

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Diameter

4-1/2 in

Material

Earthenware

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

The lota is typically made of brass or copper, but this unusual piece is of unglazed earthenware. The lota was used as a water vessel for cleansing and ritual purification.

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

The lota is usually made of brass or copper however this unusual piece is unglazed earthenware. The lota is used to cleanse oneself, however it is also used in Hindu worship.