Vintage Solid Brass Covered Canister/Jar

This decorative brass covered canister/jar has many uses.  When modeled after Victorian chemist jars, this straight-sided canister hides herbs, tea, or trinkets beneath a domed lid that seats snugly in a flared collar. 

It may also be used as a brass urn or brass canister.  The shape and polished surface suggest it might be used for storing objects, but its design could also imply that it has a decorative or ceremonial purpose. These kinds of containers were sometimes used in traditional or religious settings or for keeping valuable items.