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    Posted 2 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5051 items)

    I have no idea what this little canister is or what it is for, but it has a whitish/grayish powder inside it. It's very well-made, judging by the very fine cap screw threads - water tight. Does anyone know what it is? The metalwork appears to be from India or somewhere in that part of the world.

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 2 years ago
      Ummm did you dump ashes out of it? It looks like what I thought it was. Here's a similar example..

      https://www.amazon.com/Urns-UK-Cremation-Memorial-Keepsake/dp/B004AWEK1E
    2. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 2 years ago
      That was my thought exactly! Portions of ashes can be given to loved ones in little containers such as this.
    3. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 2 years ago
      that's exactly what it is! and that explains the whitish / greyish powder inside. i'm a bit grossed out. my sweet dog lucy died a couple months ago and i carried a little box with her ashes in it and i put some in her favorite camping places. i cannot imagine carrying them around forever. but i miss her every single day.

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