Pot - Brass - Minangkabau Malay
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A brass Minangkabau ritual kettle from West Sumatra, Indonesia, dating to the 19th century (circa 1850–1900), with a raised fluted foot, decorative geometric relief bands, an elegant spout, a movable handle, and the original lid with a securing chain, showing a dark patina and measuring 24 cm high by 17 cm wide by 17 cm deep, in fair condition with heavy use and possible missing small parts.
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Beautiful and authentic brass kettle from the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia. This type of vessel was traditionally used for the ritual washing of the hands before and after meals.
With an elevated, scalloped foot and decorative geometric relief bands.
Elegant spout, movable handle, and the original lid with a securing chain.
Nice, dark patina that emphasizes its age and authenticity.
Origin / Period: Sumatra, Indonesia – 19th century.
Material: Brass / yellow brass.
Beautiful and authentic brass kettle from the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia. This type of vessel was traditionally used for the ritual washing of the hands before and after meals.
With an elevated, scalloped foot and decorative geometric relief bands.
Elegant spout, movable handle, and the original lid with a securing chain.
Nice, dark patina that emphasizes its age and authenticity.
Origin / Period: Sumatra, Indonesia – 19th century.
Material: Brass / yellow brass.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Minangkabau Malay
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Brass
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
24 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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