Title
Pot
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Kedah, Malay Peninsula
Dimension
Object size: C-0595-A: H17.0 x Dia13.0 cm,
Object size: C-0595-B: H12.0 x Dia13.0 cm
Accession No.
C-0595

This pot is decorated with stamped geometric motif. The lid has an applique in animal form which serves as the handle.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.

 

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