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Bowl

Title

Bowl

Year/Period

20th century

Region

Padang Highlands, Sumatra

Dimension

Object size: H4.4 x Dia15.3cm

Accession No.

XXXX-03126

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This type of bowl decorated with Arabic inscriptions from the Qur’an was used throughout the Padang Highlands in Sumatra for curing illnesses. 'Bunga raya' or hibiscus flowers were placed in the bowl and then filled with water. After burnt 'kumayan' (benzoin) was added to it, the water was believed to have acquired curative properties.