Vajri – Indian foot scrubber
Description
The foot scrubber has a stylized peacock as decoration which serves as a handle. Its perforated base contains metal balls or small stones so that the scrubber rattles when it is used. The underside of the foot scrubber has been cast roughly with geometrical motifs which serve as the scrubbing surface.
Karl and Meherbai Khandalavala Collection.
Collection
Indian Decorative Art
Object Type
Decorative Art
Material
Metal
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
Mould casting
Date
20th Century CE
Location
South India
Dimension
4 x 7.7 x 6.8 cms.