Indonesian Kendi or Ritual Water Vessel

Tall, tiered, and topped with a flat saucer like a tiny parasol.

This kendi or ritual water vessel is from Java, Indonesia. It is terra cotta. Kendi are made across Southeast Asia, and the form is generally thought to have spread through trade and religious exchange between India, China and the islands of Indonesia. A dark vessel with a faceted, angular lower body, a bulb-shaped middle section, and a thin-stemmed cap with a flat disc. A long slanting spout extends from the left, and the surface has a scuffed, dry finish. It is 6 inches wide, 5.5 deep and 9 high.

A very tall hat for such a small pot.