Title
Brass kettle
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore or Malaysia
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: D:31cm H:20.2cm
Accession No.
2001-05311
Collection of
This is a brass kettle. Brass was usually favoured over other metals because it is easier to work with. Everyday objects like plates and kettles were usually made from yellow brass, which is essentially scrap brass. Luxury items like jewellery on the other hand were made from white brass. Most Malay brassware was decorated with geometric and plant motifs, verses from the Quran and other patterns and designs.
