Title
Kettle
Year/Period
c.1900
Region
Sarawak
Object Type
serving kettles, dining hand washing sets
Dimension
Object size: XXXX-02918-001: H25.0 x W18.4 x Cir71.0 /With spout : 25.6 cm,,
Object size: XXXX-02918-002: H7.1 x Dia10.5 cm
Object size: XXXX-02918-002: H7.1 x Dia10.5 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-02918
Collection of
This kettle is decorated with a relief of animal motif on the spout with fluted sides and stylised geometric motif around the body.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.