What is it

[jtw1313]

About 8 or 9 inches long old 1800s ice bucket?

 

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[Hawks88]

Beautiful piece. I think your right. Congrats

 

[cw0909]

a look a like
https://www.etsy.com/listing/623371757/solid-brass-lion-handle-planter-pot?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=india%20brass%20bucket&ref=sr_gallery-1-16

 

[Itsmine]

What's odd to me is they almost look like bears heads. I think planter or a holder for fresh flowers, is right on the mark. You would put a flower frog in the bottom of it fill it with water, then arrange fresh flowers in it for a table centerpiece.