Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Redo The lidded censer having a

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The inside of the case is stamped "1000" signifying the silver is pure (the highest possible grade of silver)

The vase of baluster-shaped form and having a neck decorated with cloud forms and a collar of dark iron oxide below

one circular and one perfume bottle

An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover

Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Redo The lidded censer having aSOLD 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