Help with age and origin of this Bronze? vase?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by 916Bulldogs123, Sep 29, 2020.

  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    This little thing is heavy too. it is only 6 1/4" tall and weighs 3 lbs.
    I don't know if it is old or if it just got left out in the weather.
    I took pics with and without flash.
    Any and all help appreciated as always.
    Mikey
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    916Bulldogs123, Sep 29, 2020
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Looks like an Indian (India) kalasha / kalash, used in Hindu rituals.
     
    2manybooks, Sep 30, 2020
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree.
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 30, 2020
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  4. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Wow thanks. So it has some age to it?
     
    916Bulldogs123, Sep 30, 2020
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    ulilwitch and Any Jewelry like this.
  5. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Similar pots are still made and used, but based on the patina yours does appear to have been around for awhile.
     
    2manybooks, Sep 30, 2020
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  6. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    The bottom looks like what is called a gate mark on cast iron where the molten iron is poured into a slit in the sand mold. Not sure but that might help age it since modern molds probably would not have the gate mark.
     
    Lark, Oct 2, 2020
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  7. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Thank you Lark. Gives me something to look into this further.
    Mikey
     
    916Bulldogs123, Oct 2, 2020
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