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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Indian
Title:Milk lota; Shiva-patra
Date Made:20th century
Materials:Copper and brass
Place Made:Asia; India
Measurements:Overall: 6 5/8 in x 5 in; 16.8 cm x 12.7 cm
Accession Number:  MH 2011.11.3
Credit Line:Gift of Georgana Falb Foster
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Bull-headed ritual pot for lustrating the linga or phallic symbol of Shiva

Subjects:
Copper; Brass

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