Indonesian Kendi or Ritual Water Vessel

A tall cylinder wearing a stubby spout and a small lipped collar.

This kendi or ritual water vessel is from Java, Indonesia. It is terra cotta. Java has a long tradition of pottery, and vessels for water have been used both in daily life and in ceremonies and offerings. Straight-sided vessel in dusty dark brown with a pale, scuffed surface. The neck rises to a narrow rim with a disc-shaped top, and a small angled spout projects from the upper left shoulder. It is 3.5 inches wide, 3.75 deep and 8 high.

Slim, simple, and carrying quite a lot of dust.