Brass powder holder, henna spoon. Bowl and long thin handle made in one piece; the handle has a ring at the end with a brass hook on it. The bowl is long, shallow and teardrop-shaped; the lid for this is hinged at the base of the bowl; both are decorated with linear designs. A container for red powder used by Hindu women and priests.
Label: small brown label with handwriting.
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