Indian Oil Spoon for Puja

A long, needle-thin handle with a stout little bowl at the bottom, like an exclamation point.

This brass oil spoon for puja is from India, and dates to the 20th century. Brass is a copper and zinc alloy widely used for Indian ritual vessels, valued for its golden color, durability and ease of cleaning. A deep, rounded cup sits at the foot of a very thin straight stem that tapers to a fine point. A small flared plate joins bowl and stem. The tone is dull yellow-gold with dark traces in the cup. It is 0.75 inches wide and 5 high.

A great deal of reach for a very small scoop.