Indonesian Kendi or Ritual Water Vessel

Curved, handle-like spout arcs beside a tall, flared neck

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. Brick-red surface with fine scratches and gray traces. A bell-shaped body wears a smooth, dark lower half and flat shoulder, with a tall neck that flares to a plain rim. A curved spout hooks up and out. It is 6.5 inches high and 5.25 in diameter.

A little bit teapot, a little bit trumpet.