Octagonal lidded kettle

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 67.131.1-2
Type: object for daily use; metalwork
Date of production:
ca. 1870
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: brass
Dimensions: height: 23 cm
width: 24 cm
Octagonal lidded kettle with ornamental and geometric decoration. On one side the date 1870 is visible. The spout is shaped like a scaly-necked macara head and the tiny lid like a fruit stem.