Title
Kettle
Year/Period
c. 1890
Region
Brunei
Dimension
Object size: XXXX-02950-002: H4.8 x Dia11.4cm,
Object size: XXXX-02950-001: H21.4 x Cir66.0 /Base : 17.2/With spout : 23.5cm
Object size: XXXX-02950-001: H21.4 x Cir66.0 /Base : 17.2/With spout : 23.5cm
Accession No.
XXXX-02950
Collection of
This kettle is undecorated which suggests that the emphasis was more on the functional shape of the object rather that then on the decorative pattern.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 before and after eating.
