Indian Butter Churn / Vessel

Leaning slightly, as though listening to something across the room.

This wooden butter churn or vessel is from Himachal Pradesh, India, and dates to the 20th century. It is wood. Turned or carved from wood, vessels of this type are generally made to be sturdy and easy to clean, with thick walls that suit repeated daily use. Tapered, slightly slanted vessel with a flat-topped collar and a wide mouth. Pale gray surface layers peel away to reveal streaky golden grain, and two small feet show at the foot. It is 23.5 inches high and 8 in diameter.

A bit crooked, and entirely unbothered by it.