Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Sold later the Art Institute of

later the Art Institute of Chicago

9" diameter X 3

directly to his point

Each vase with gilded handles and gilded embossed dragons

Very rare survivor with the original paint

Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800 Sold later the Art Institute ofSOLD 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