Indonesian Kendi or Ritual Water Vessel

Four pointed horns and a central chimney on a squat, dark body

This kendi, or ritual water vessel is from Java, Indonesia, and dates to the early 20th century. It is terra cotta. A kendi usually has a rounded body, a narrow neck and a short spout, and the shape is thought to descend from earlier Indian water vessels. Worn, smoky patches mark the brown surface. A wide, low body carries a narrow central neck with a flat lip, flanked by pointed projections including two spouted tips. A reddish round mark shows on the shoulder. It is 7.5 inches wide, 7.5 deep and 5.25 high.

Part kettle, part crown, wholly sure of its look.