Ash tray

Title
Ash tray
Year/Period
1991
Region
Kampong Pasir Durian, Pahang, Malay Peninsula
Dimension
Object size: H: 6.5,
x Dia: 12.0 cm
Accession No.
1992-00364

This ash tray is an example of a contemporary type of pottery done by Malay traditional potters. It is decorated with stamped leaf and geometric motifs.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.