Strikes me as India brass; the kind of decorative objets d'art like picture frames, mirror surrounds, etc. found in gift shops or Pier 1 perhaps. The painted violet flower accents are unusual for this - a bit kitschy and not in keeping with the other floral motif which seems to be some kind of stylized lotus?

Looks like early Fostoria Cascade inkwell. They came in several sizes and were incorporated in all sorts of holders.