Title
Sireh set
Year/Period
1991
Region
Kampong Pasir Durian, Pahang, Malay Peninsula
Object Type
Material
Technique
Accession No.
1992-00365
Collection of
This sireh set is an example of a contemporary type of pottery done by Malay traditional potters. It is decorated with stamped and incised geometric motif.Malay pottery was traditionally hand-moulded without the use of a potter’s wheel. They consist mainly of household utensils such as cooking pots, dishes, storage vessels for water and incense braziers. Many take their shapes from natural forms such as fruit or vegetables. They are decorated with stamped or incised floral and geometric motifs.
