{"product_id":"brass-temple-bucket-marked-asd-ca-1920-1","title":"Brass Temple Bucket (Marked KM) - Ca 1920","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese antique brass buckets would once have contained holy water used in Hindu \u003cem\u003epuja\u003c\/em\u003e ceremonies, and are sometimes referred to as 'campaign buckets' as they were carried by armies in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This example is distinguished by its flared base and the initials \u003cstrong\u003eKM\u003c\/strong\u003e marked on the handle lug - likely an Indian manufacturer. It also has a Hindi inscription just underneath the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from heavy-gauge brass with copper rivets and a solid swing handle, it was designed to endure regular use in ceremonial, domestic, or institutional settings. Its mellow, timeworn patina and simple, robust construction now lend it an understated charm that goes far beyond its utilitarian beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-gauge brass with copper rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped 'KM' on handle lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flared base, rolled rim, riveted swing handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich patina with signs of historic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W29 x D20 x H24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a distinctive decorative piece, or repurposed as a wastepaper bin or kindling bucket beside a fireplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550866071861,"sku":"A03001V3","price":96.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/Antique_Indian_Brass_Temple_Bucket_A03001V3.jpg?v=1789232205","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/brass-temple-bucket-marked-asd-ca-1920-1","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}