M1794
Very Tall South Indian Patinated Brass Vase
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DETAILS
From Kerala, this tall antique spittoon (spitoon) or cuspidor has a tall flared neck on a baluster shape body and round spreading foot. There are two rings on the underside of the lip. It could be used as a vase. Dark bronze patina. For chewing tobacco or betel nut.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Kerala, India
MARKS
Owner's initials (side): PKK.
DATE
19th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 12 Depth 12 Height 18 inches
Base: Width 9.5 inches
Interior: Width 6 Depth 6 Height 13.5 inches
Interior: Width 6 Depth 6 Height 13.5 inches
