Indian Rose Water Sprinkler for Puja

A tall silver neck and a squat, patterned belly.

Indian silversmiths made this rose water sprinkler for puja in silver in the 19th or 20th century. Rose water sprinklers, with a narrow neck and a perforated tip, are commonly used to scatter scented water on guests or on holy images during ceremonies. This one rises from a flared, stepped foot to a round body chased with bands of foliage. A tall slender neck leads to a small, domed top. The metal has an overall dull, warm gray tone, with darker lines in the engraving.

About 10 inches tall. Elegant, upright, and mildly perfumed by history.