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Kashmiri, Mughal Style Chiseled, Stippled Bronze Kangri
Indian Subcontinent: Kashmir Pre 1837 VR: item #1086500
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Spoils of Time
$495
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Kashmiri kangri in typical Mughal dynasty form (coal fueled warmer). Also sometimes called kanger or kangar. Used inside overcoat-like cloak (gingerly if you can imagine) or as a hand warmer if more form-fitting attire. It is difficult to imagine a metal example would have been used as such. This example may have served an alternative purpose. Metalworked examples of the form are not common - the typical materials being reed covered pottery (insulating one from burns.) Later, Raj silver services... Click for details
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