Vintage Indian Lassi Cup - Ca 1900 Style:Floral And Loss Consistent With Age

And Loss Consistent With Age

reinforcing the idea of the piece as something animated rather than static

The single eyelet at the top allows for suspension via a cord or chain

English Coalbrookdale cast iron which was shipped to India in the 19th century as ballast on returning ships

Vintage Indian Lassi Cup - Ca 1900 Style:Floral And Loss Consistent With AgeThese old Indian lassi cup are from North India and are made from nickel plated brass. Each one has its own hand etched Mughal design. They date back to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Lassi is a delicious Indian & Pakistani drink made from yogurt. It can be drunk both sweet (meethi lassi) and salty (namkeen lassi) and is most often flavoured with mango or herbs and spices like fennel. Occasionally lassi is laced with bhang (hashish) especially at