Description: This is an authentic Ancient Terracotta Kendi Artefact that was possibly exported from Sukhotai Province, Thailand to the Majahapit Empire Region: Found in Java Indonesia Period: 13th - 15th Century Period: 13th - 15th Century Height: 8cm / 3.5 inches Length: 18cm / 7 inches Diameter: 15cm / 6 inches This visibly old hand-crafted terracotta Kendi drinking vessel was excavated in Trowulan, East Java. Terracotta pottery was an important craft during the Majapahit era. This Kendi was possibly made at the Suwankholok kilns in Thailand as it is known that there was extensive trade from there to the Majapahit Empire of Indonesia. Kendi's are a well-known form in the Southeast Asian repertoire of vessels, and it has played a significant role in the rituals and daily life of the region ever since ancient times. Kendi's made of unglazed fired clay have a long, continuous history of use as a humble, utilitarian vessel that was ideal for its cooling properties and for its portability, such as carrying water when travelling from village to village or for a longer journey by boat. The Majapahit Empire of Eastern Java flourished during the 13th-16th centuries. It was a powerful and wealthy maritime Empire that controlled most of the trade routes through the Strait of Malacca and the Java Sea. This visibly old Majapahit hand-crafted terracotta Kendi drinking vessel was excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, East Java. Terracotta pottery was an important craft during the Majapahit era. This Kendi is a nice historical piece of Indonesian / Thailand history. Kendi's are a well-known form in the Southeast Asian repertoire of vessels, and it has played a significant role in the rituals and daily life of the region ever since ancient times. Kendi's made of unglazed fired clay have a long, continuous history of use as a humble, utilitarian vessel that was ideal for its cooling properties and for its portability, such as carrying water when travelling from village to village or for a longer journey by boat. To drink from a kendi, grasp the neck with one hand; place the other on the base for support if desired; hold the vessel away from the body, point the spout towards the mouth and slowly tilt it to start the water flowing. As the lips never touch the spout, the kendi is a hygienic and convenient communal drinking vessel.
Price: 65 GBP
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
End Time: 2024-12-21T11:36:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 42.72 GBP
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Primary Material: Terracotta
Antique: Yes
Original/Repro: Antique Original
Product: 13th/15th Century Antique 2 Spout Drink Vessel
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
Age: Pre-1800
