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Keywords: Indian - Lota (Water Jar) - Walters 54563.jpg Jars like this held water for household religious rites Depicted is the descent of the Ganges the sacred river from the god Shiva's mountain abode The figures on the 12 panels of the main register include the incarnations of the god Vishnu The lower register has 11 panels with symbols for the main temples along the banks of the Ganges in Benares Varanasi Bathing at these sites is believed to cleanse away one's sins century 18 19 copper alloy cm 13 3 15 1 accession number 54 563 5398 Collection of Lockwood de Forest New York date and mode of acquisition unknown American Art Association Sale New York 1922 lot 339 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1922 place of origin Varanasi India Walters Art Museum license Art of India in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Lota vessel Lockwood de Forest Collection
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