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Overview An exquisite vintage Southeast Asian brass pedestal kettle featuring a squat, flared body raised on a dramatically skirted openwork foot. The vessel is styled with an overhead swinging rectangular bail handle, a gracefully swept spout reinforced with a scrolled wing brace, and a stepped conical lid topped with a bud finial. Punched with traditional sawtooth bands and beaded rims, this warm golden brass vessel offers striking architectural presence for shelf vignettes, global-inspired interiors, Wabi-Sabi arrangements, and curated vintage brass collections. Cultural & Artistic Background Rooted in the renowned metalworking traditions of the Malay Archipelago—including traditional Sumatran, Malaysian, and southern Philippine Maranao brass casting—this vessel reflects historic kendi and water ewer forms. Historically used for ceremonial hand-washing before communal meals and during hospitality rituals, these kettles showcase multi-part sand-casting methods. The waist of the vessel is decorated with stamped tumpal (triangular patternwork) and raised beaded bands, while the flared pedestal foot is adorned with pierced geometric triangular cutouts that permit light to filter through its base. Condition & Surface Character • Excellent structural integrity across the cast brass body, spout, handle mounts, and openwork foot. • Warm, mellow golden brass finish with light age-appropriate surface wear, minor tarnish in low-relief stamping, and subtle green verdigris residue within the interior chamber. • Fully operational overhead swing handle pivoting cleanly on original riveted side brackets, accompanied by a loose fitted stepped lid. Dimensions & Weight • Height: 9.5 inches (base to top of raised handle) • Width/Length: 6.5 inches (spout tip to outer edge) • Depth/Diameter: 6.2 inches
