Spun Brass Temple Bucket From Rajasthan - Ca 1940'S Finish - Grey Lacquer it has seen a lot

it has seen a lot of use over time as is evident by the wear marks on the handle

low profile

It is made from Northern elm (yumu)

it was traditionally used to store red kumkum powder for creating the sacred forehead mark—the tika or bindi—that symbolises the Hindu third eye and spiritual protection

and the hopes of a prosperous marriage

Spun Brass Temple Bucket From Rajasthan - Ca 1940'S Finish - Grey Lacquer it has seen a lotThis spun brass temple bucket from Rajasthan dates to the 1940s and reflects the enduring craftsmanship of traditional Indian metalworkers. Formed from heavy gauge brass with a clean tapered profile, rolled rim and sturdy swing handle, it was likely used for carrying water within temple complexes or for ritual washing and ceremonial purposes. Its understated form is a testament to the practical elegance of everyday devotional objects. Decades of use