Painted Iron Matka (Indian Water Pot) Period - Late 18th Century created through decades of use

created through decades of use and handling

usually in pairs

Carved with a beautiful cloud motif - 19thC

with its gently shaped brackets and ladder-braced legs

From Uzbekistan

Painted Iron Matka (Indian Water Pot) Period - Late 18th Century created through decades of useThis beautifully decorated Indian water pot, traditionally known as a matka, reflects a form that has been central to daily life across the Indian subcontinent for generations. Originally used for collecting and storing water from rivers and village wells, vessels like this were an essential household item, often carried gracefully on the head during daily journeys. Crafted from riveted iron in Punjab, this example has been thoughtfully upcycled and