Title
Water vessel
Year/Period
1991
Region
Kampong Pasir Durian, Pahang, Malay Peninsula
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H: 6.1 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of body: 7.5 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of mouth: 5.0 cm
Gross measurement: Dia,
of body: 7.5 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of mouth: 5.0 cm
Accession No.
1992-00356
Collection of
This water vessel has a concave neck and a convex-shaped body. It is decorated with stamped leaf motif.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.
