Pot (lota)

Indian, 18th century Lota (pot) Small Silver. Surface: slightly oxidized. Decoration: in relief. Inscription on the foot. From 1907 to 1919 Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919), purchased from an unidentified owner in 1907 [1] From 1920 Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Charles Lang Freer in 1920 [2] Notes: [1] See Reserved Metal List, R. 5206, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives. According to Curatorial Remark 1 in the object record, there is no record of purchase for this object, other than value. [2] The original deed of Charles Lang Freer's gift was signed in 1906. The collection was received in 1920 upon the completion of the Freer Gallery. Freer Gallery of Art Collection Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919)