Vajri – Indian foot scrubber

2009.556

Vajri – Indian foot scrubber

2009.556

Description

The foot scrubber has pair of peacocks as decoration which also 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

6.2 x 6.5 cms.