Indonesian Kendi or Ritual Water Vessel

Petal-like scallops circle the shoulder where two tiny spouts stick out

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. Very dark brown with a soft sheen. A low, rounded base supports a scalloped, petal-like ring around the shoulder. A tapering neck rises with stepped rings to a pointed cap. Two small knob-tipped spouts extend sideways. It is 7 inches wide, 5.5 deep and 8 high.

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