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Two Malay Brass Water Jars with Lids
Sumatra/Malay Peninsular
late 19th century
height: 31.5 cm
These beautiful jars have long, narrow necks and have been cast with floral motifs within longitudinal bands. The shoulders of the jars are embellished with
triangular bamboo shoot (pucuk rebung) motifs, these being identifying characteristics of Malay brassware but which are also commonly used in Malay textile
design and woodwork.
Both retain their original lids that have been cast with floral motifs and then gilded. Such jars were used for storing drinking water.
Overall, these jars or bottles are exceptional examples of Malay brass casting work. It is rare to find extant examples that still retain their lids.
References: A near-identical example is in the National Museum of Singapore Collection (catalogue no.B0194) and is illustrated in Singh, B., Malay
Brassware, National Museum of Singapore, 1985, p. 27.
Inventory no.: 321
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Two Malay Brass Water Jars with Lids
Sumatra/Malay Peninsular
late 19th century
height: 31.5 cm
These beautiful jars have long, narrow necks and have been cast with floral motifs within longitudinal bands. The shoulders of the jars are embellished with
triangular bamboo shoot (pucuk rebung) motifs, these being identifying characteristics of Malay brassware but which are also commonly used in Malay textile
design and woodwork.
Both retain their original lids that have been cast with floral motifs and then gilded. Such jars were used for storing drinking water.
Overall, these jars or bottles are exceptional examples of Malay brass casting work. It is rare to find extant examples that still retain their lids.
References: A near-identical example is in the National Museum of Singapore Collection (catalogue no.B0194) and is illustrated in Singh, B., Malay
Brassware, National Museum of Singapore, 1985, p. 27.
Inventory no.: 321
This Item is available - Ask about this item
