Indonesian Kendi or Ritual Water Vessel

Pale, round body with a long, thin spout, like a pointed finger

This kendi, or ritual water vessel is from Java, Indonesia, and dates to the early 20th century. It is terra cotta. The kendi is a spouted vessel without a handle, found across Southeast Asia, and it is generally filled through a small neck opening and poured without touching the lips. Pale sandy cream surface with fine horizontal lines and a few soft brown smudges. A smooth, globe-shaped body rests on a small flared foot, with a slim neck opening to a wide cup-like mouth. A long, straight spout points left. It is 6.5 inches wide, 5 deep and 6.75 high.

Simple and rounded, with a very pointed opinion.