This antique brass container is an important part of India''s cultural heritage. These type of antique containers were traditionally used for storing and transporting various items including buttermilk and water. In rural India, antique buttermilk containers were often made of clay, brass or copper. These vessels were used to keep the buttermilk cool, which was especially important in hot and humid climates. a popular dairy product that is commonly consumed in Indian households. In India, brass has been used for making containers for centuries because of its durability, non-toxic nature, and aesthetic appeal. This antique brass pot has a rounded body with a darkened brass patina and verdigris oxidation showing in some areas.