Indian Iron Measuring Pot

A plain rolled cylinder with a neat row of drilled holes along its rim.

This measuring pot is from Gujarat, India, and dates to the early 20th century. It is iron. Standard measuring vessels have long been used in South Asian markets and households to portion grain, oil and other goods by volume. A round open band in dusky brown, pinched at the middle by a raised ridge. A row of small holes runs along the upper edge, with a few stamped marks and patches of lighter rubbed color below. It is 7 inches high and 7 in diameter.

Functional to the core, and not at all embarrassed.