Brass Temple Bucket From Rajasthan - 1930's Period - Meiji The white stylised butterfly motif

The white stylised butterfly motif on his red sleeves is the emblem of Soga no Goro Tokimune

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

Executed in gouache and gold on glass

A rare fusion of automotive nostalgia and cultural tradition

while joss sticks were lit and placed daily on the top surface to ensure the well-being of the household

Brass Temple Bucket From Rajasthan - 1930's Period - Meiji The white stylised butterfly motifThese 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