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Wash basin.
@Mostly_Gristle Thanks! I should have mentioned it is a hand held device used to get water from the bucket or a bigger tank to poor it on oneself.
Sponge bath?
@asklemmy I found it. It is called a "dipper".
Yep, it's widely known in English as a dipper. It's called different ways in Asia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabo_(hygiene)
Does 'vintage wash tub' look like what you're thinking of?
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Lavór. Or mosóteknő, tho this latter is for washing clothes, but I guess you can use it for cleaning yourself as well.
C'est une baignoire
this post was submitted on 08 Nov 2023
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