Brass Temple Bucket From Rajasthan - 1930's Period - Meiji A rare fusion of automotive

A rare fusion of automotive nostalgia and cultural tradition

Circa 90 yrs old

Executed in gouache and gold on glass

while the lower section contains two large drawers and a cash box compartment with three small drawers

The front doors have been modified from the original closed front to make it more functional

Brass Temple Bucket From Rajasthan - 1930's Period - Meiji A rare fusion of automotiveThese old brass buckets would once have contained holy water used in Hindu puja ceremonies, and bears engraved lines circling the bucket. Buckets of this type are often referred to as 'campaign buckets' as they were used by armies in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries, valued for their durability and portability. Made from heavy gauge brass with copper rivets and a solid cast handle lug, it would have been designed to withstand regular