Kettle

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Title
Kettle
Year/Period
c. 1930
Region
Minangkabau, Western Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: XXXX-02899-001: H27.0 x W17.0 x Dia17.2 x Cir56.0 /Base with spout : 24.0cm,
Object size: XXXX-02899-002: H5.5 x Dia10.2cm
Accession No.
XXXX-02899

This kettle has an open-work scrolling fringe on the spout.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.

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