Can - Brass - Heavy brass Minangkabau K

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Selected by Surya Rutten

A heavy brass Indonesian Kendi (or water vessel) It dates from around 1900 and made by the Minangkabau craftsmen of Sumatra. It is finely decorated with the cire perdu technique, which is characteristic for Sumatran brass. Unfortunately the bottom is missing. Besides that, completely intact. Height 23 cm Depth 18 cm Weight 850 grams

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Can - Brass - Heavy brass Minangkabau K

A heavy brass Indonesian Kendi (or water vessel)
It dates from around 1900 and made by the Minangkabau craftsmen of Sumatra.

It is finely decorated with the cire perdu technique, which is characteristic for Sumatran brass.

Unfortunately the bottom is missing. Besides that, completely intact.

Height 23 cm
Depth 18 cm
Weight 850 grams

Final bid

€ 26

No reserve price

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Selected by Surya Rutten

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