Indian Holy Water Vessel

A squat, ringed cup with a flared foot and a neat ruffle at the lip.

This brass holy water vessel is from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the 19th century. Rajasthan is known for its metal crafts, and brass vessels made there are often decorated with engraved or chased patterns. The surface is a soft olive-brown with small dark spots and a pale scuff at the front. It is 2.2 inches high and 2.2 in diameter.

Simple lines, drawn with a steady hand.