Indian Holy Water Vessel

A little tapered cup with two ear-like flaps jutting from its rim.

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. A short vessel that narrows toward the base, with a broad flat rim extended into two pointed projections on opposite sides. The surface is mottled in dark brown and olive, with patches of golden color where it has been rubbed. It is 2 inches wide, 1.5 deep and 1.6 high.

Compact, and with ears for gossip.