Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Drawings & Prints The base having corresponding floral

The base having corresponding floral design and having Rococo handles to each side

for the 1862 International Exhibition

Original glass to the front and rear

The cabinet base having a variegated marble top

dowry coffer

Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Drawings & Prints The base having corresponding floralSOLD 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