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Silver Jar


Silver Jar
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Copyright: KVRN Kiran Kumar (kvrnkiran) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 913 W: 54 N: 293] (3285)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-10
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D80 Digital SLR, Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G, UV 67mm
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-11 0:35
Viewed: 590
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Gangajalis are the largest silver objects in the world as per the entry in the Guinness Book or World Records. They were made in the Mistri Khana (one of the 36 karkhanas (factory) of Jaipur State), the City Palace, Jaipur by two silversmiths, Govind Ram and Madhav.

Each Jar was made out of 14000 Jhar Shahi (Jaipur coins) silver cons, which were issued from the Kapatdwara treasury of Jaupur state in the year 1894. The coins were melted into sheets of silver. A wooden mould was prepared and over that the sheets here beaten and shaped as the Jars. No shouldering was done. The entire process took two years and the Jars were ready by 1896. Pre-assuming the Jars were made 14000 silver coins and after subtracting five percent for the loss and human factors, it can be safely computed that each of the Jar weighed around 345 Kg. The silversmiths also shaped the lids and the handles. Circular base with wheels was constructed for easy movement. Ladders were made for reaching the mouth of the Jar.

Dimension of each Jar:

Weight: 345 kg.
Height: 5'3"
Circumference: 14'10"
Capacity: 900 gallon (4091 liters)
(As mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Record)

Interestingly, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II took these Jars, filled with Gangajal (Ganges water) on his voyage to England to attend the coronation ceremony of Edward VII th in the year 1902.
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Hello Kiran,
I wonder what these jars were used for, made in such a precious material..!
You make much out of this capture, and the great point of view results in this marvellous reflection!!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hello KKK! Amazing lightness. Good sharpness. Very good POV. Original picture. Well done!

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 363 W: 46 N: 513] (1953)
  • [2008-05-11 8:28]

Great shot. What an incredible piece as well. Your notes are as good as the image.
Nicely done, good lighting and color and sharpness.
You managed the light to dark transitions here quite well and kept detail in all the various levels of light.
Nice Job!
TFS,
Wilt

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5757 W: 198 N: 2577] (10106)
  • [2008-05-11 14:10]

Hello Kiran

Beautiful look of this vase in silver.
I am amazed with the beauty and sumptuousness of him.
Beautiful!, I had never seen something like that
so big and so beautiful!
The place where he meets also has your charm and
beauty.
Congratulations, Beautiful!

Sérgio

Hi Kiran,
Very creative work.Good idea and compo.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Hi Kiran,
Very enjoy capture. I can see you;))
I liked another area's details in reflection on the subject.
Congratulations this creative capture. You have wonderful sight.
TFS
Respectfully...

ergUn

Hi Kiran
Beautiful...very good sharpness,perfect light,
Good job
Guylaine

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1580 W: 128 N: 2229] (20485)
  • [2008-05-27 14:49]

Hello Kiran, what a beautiful image! That silver jar is just a fantastic object, the reflections are great and that's almost an autoportrait! :-) Great note too, thanks!

Mario

Wonderful indeed, and so well cared, because my silver jewels are not so clean.... an accurate reflexion and neat colors.
Wishes by Diana

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1412 W: 130 N: 3837] (15946)
  • [2008-07-05 6:40]

I love the reflections you where able to capture on the jar! Very interesting to see.. Great notes

Tricia

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  • tafa Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 12 N: 169] (1690)
  • [2008-08-04 2:11]

HI
Amazing composition and very,very good effect.
I like it very much! Colours are wonderful!
Very nice!
SASO

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2488 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2008-09-07 2:26]

Hello Kiran,
A large structure. I like very the tendency also. with excellent contrast and colors.Gread picture in this beautiful reflection.
Greetings.
Janusz
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Hi Kiran.

Very nice shot. How old and beautiful is this Jar. Great job you done. It looks like a mirrow.
Cheers.
Elisabete

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