Bottle - Cast brass, Teak - GURI2 (magical substance)

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Batak kendi (guri guri) pouring vessel from North Sumatra, Indonesia, made of cast brass with teak wood, dating to circa 1850–1900, dimensions 25 x 15 x 15 cm, weight 1608 g, in good condition with small signs of ageing, sold with its stand.

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A typical Batak pouring vessel, kendi, is spherical in shape with one or more rounded spouts. Kendi were produced and traded throughout Southeast Asia. This kendi was made in North Sumatra. Beautiful patina of the old brass and wood, not often seen in europe.... in the the metropolitan museum in new york there is a similar piece in the collection but they call it a guri-guri a container of magical substances.... I think it's a kendi but ....

provenance: antique dealer in Jogja
dimensions: 25x15x15cm on custom made stand (included) 35cm high

Seller's Story

Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination. Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
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A typical Batak pouring vessel, kendi, is spherical in shape with one or more rounded spouts. Kendi were produced and traded throughout Southeast Asia. This kendi was made in North Sumatra. Beautiful patina of the old brass and wood, not often seen in europe.... in the the metropolitan museum in new york there is a similar piece in the collection but they call it a guri-guri a container of magical substances.... I think it's a kendi but ....

provenance: antique dealer in Jogja
dimensions: 25x15x15cm on custom made stand (included) 35cm high

Seller's Story

Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination. Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
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Details

Specific region of origin
north sumatra
Wood type
Teak
Brass type
Cast brass
Weight
1608 g
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
GURI2 (magical substance)
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Indonesia
Ethnic group/culture
Karo Batak
Material
Brass, Wood
Indigenous object name
kendi (guri guri)
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
25 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
96.77%
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