Measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. These pieces are marked as property of NGD Association from Bombay. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and develop a rich warm patina. 

While these can still be used today for measuring, they could also be used as pen pots, planters and much more. 

This set contains 3 sizes:
Small: W6 x D6 x H5.5 cm

Medium: W7 x D7 x H7 cm

Large: W11 x D11 x H12  cm