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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Antique Artifact Review 66 : Antique Malay Muslim Brass Handwash from Malaysia ( 19th Century)


This is an old traditional hand wash made from brass originated from Malaysia. Muslim Malays in Malaysia traditionally eat food using their right hands. The pot is filled with water and pour over right hand and the washing water will be contained inside the brass basin.
Bought this pot from Kuala Lumpur and estimated from 19th Century.

Dim : 300mm
Date : 19th Century CE
Material : Brass
Origin : Malaysia

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