Cooking Pot

1900-1920 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A cylindrical pot, made of dark brown earthenware. The body of the pot is very dark brown, with black patches. The shape is slightly tapered and narrowing towards the top. Brown earthenware lid with incised design around the top.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Steam Cooking-Pot
  • Cover (Closure)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware
Brief description
Steam cooking-pot, earthenware, Perak, Malaysia, 1900-1920
Physical description
A cylindrical pot, made of dark brown earthenware. The body of the pot is very dark brown, with black patches. The shape is slightly tapered and narrowing towards the top. Brown earthenware lid with incised design around the top.
Credit line
Given by Mr H. C. Robinson
Object history
This object was exhibited at British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, 1924.

RF 1924/7871
Production
Made in Perak, Malaysia
Association
Collection
Accession number
IM.308&A-1924

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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