Vase

Title

Vase

Year/Period

1991-1992

Region

Kampung Kepala Bendang, Sayong, Perak, Malay Peninsula

Technique

Mould and designs are done by hand. After firing, the vase is rolled in padi husks to achieve the black colour. After which the vase was sprayed with black paint.

Dimension

Object size: H: 24.5 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of mouth: 14.7 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of body: 15.5 cm

Accession No.

1992-00379

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This vase with foliated rim and carved patterns is an example of a contemporary type pottery done by Malay traditional potters. The black colour is achieved by using the traditional technique of rolling the vase in padi husks after firing. It is then enhanced with black paint.Malay pottery consists mainly of household utensils such as cooking pots, dishes, storage vessels for water and incense braziers. Traditionally, they were hand-moulded without the use of potter’s wheel. Many take their shapes from natural forms such as fruit or vegetables and are decorated with incised floral and geometric motifs.