Title
Pot
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Pahang, Malay Peninsula
Dimension
Object size: H: 11.3 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of body: 14.2 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of mouth: 11.4 cm
Gross measurement: Dia,
of body: 14.2 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of mouth: 11.4 cm
Accession No.
C-0568
Collection of
This pot has a globular body that is slightly fluted. It is decorated with stamped floral motif and incised dot.Malay pottery was traditionally hand-moulded without the use of a potter’s wheel. They consist mainly of household utensils such as cooking pots, dishes, storage vessels for water and incense braziers. Many take their shapes from natural forms such as fruit or vegetables. They are decorated with stamped or incised floral and geometric motifs.
