O5/085
INDIAN SPITTOON
Deccan Plateau,
18th century
Spittoon - Islamic / Hindu metalworking, the combination of copper and brass in the Indian style, called "ganga-jumna" ( This is said to be inspired by the contrasting colours of the Ganga and Jumna the two great rivers in north India.). Diameter 7,5 cm, h. 8,5 cm.