Carved Stone Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19thC Bangles is a brass or bronze

is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique

The top has worn with time

It is from Maharashtra or Karnataka

and are commonly found as decorative or votive objects in homes and temples

traces of original red pigment

Carved Stone Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19thC Bangles is a brass or bronzeThis graceful stone sculpture is an Indian water pot stand known locally in Gujarat as a parinda. These water pot stands would have been a focal point in any village or town. The design is such that any condensation on the clay pots drains onto a drip tray and through a spout at the front. Indian parindas really spice up an English garden and are great pot stands for planters. Delivered disassembled for easy transport. Please ask regarding assembly