Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Decorative Arts a very fine 18th century

a very fine 18th century Massachusetts highboy circa 1760

" The outline of the vinaigrette is shaped and engraved

Francois Backvis (1857-1926)

Signed "Marin" lower right and housed in the original giilded frame

18" tall X 12" diameter

Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Decorative Arts a very fine 18th centurySOLD 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