Kettle

Title
Kettle
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: H:26.5 x W:22.0 x D:11.0 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-02887

This kettle is decorated with chased floral motif. Water is poured into the kettle through the aperture located at the top of the handle.Kettles such as this were used to serve drinking water during weddings or festivals. It may have also been used to store water for washing the right hand after eating.