Sumatran Kettle Dutch Colonial Era c1900

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Just a note on the names of these items.

The kettle at the beginning of this thread is in Javanese, a "ceret".

The word "ghendi" should be "gendhi", "gendhi" is a regional variation of "kendhi" and a kendhi is specifically an earthenware water caraffe with a spout. Spoken, the two words both sound pretty much the same, it is probably only the spelling that differs.

In respect of decorative enhancement, in Jawa embossing & engraving are both commonly used in the ornamentation of metal objects.

Thank you Alan

[Maurice]

I have bought a dated kettle from Java (1859).
Rather rare to find I suppose, as I almost never find these on the market.

[kahnjar1]

Very nice!