1800’s Antique Brass Hand Carved Hindu Priest Kamandal Pot

Description

Kamandalu (Sanskrit) or Kamandal or Kamandalam is an oblong water pot made of a dry gourd (pumpkin) or coconut shell, metal, the wood of the Kamandalataru tree or from clay, usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. Hindu ascetics or yogis often use it for storing drinking water. The water-filled kamandalu, which is invariably carried by ascetics, is stated to represent a simple and self-contained life. When a yogi sits in meditation, his vibrations rise to a higher spiritual level and the same is absorbed by the water in the kamandal which gets charged with good positive vibes. The water later can be used for spiritual healing. And it is often used in Hindu temples to store holy water.

This specific pot is made with brass and has a miniature engraving pattern all over the pot. Also, the owner’s name of the pot is carved on the rim to show belonging from the particular person. Thus, not only the pot but the overall representation of the kamandal is quite lovely.

Dimensions:
Size- 9 x 4.5 x 9  Inch
Weight- 0.540 Kg