[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam) › Ladle handle and shells # Ladle handle and shells Handle of a water ladle (kinissa). Of dark wood, carved; the end is in the shape of a dragon's head, having brass studs for eyes. With 30 small cowrie shells. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 1700–1799 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.is-389-1897](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.is-389-1897) · Pramāṇa