A stout terracotta vessel featuring a high, rounded shoulder and a wide, slightly flared neck. The form is distinguished by a singular, tapered spout extending upward from the mid-section, drawing inspiration from the traditional Balinese Kendi (water vessel) silhouette. The surface is finished with a heavy, multi-toned white wash that has been strategically abraded to reveal the natural, earthy terracotta grain beneath. This distressed treatment creates a rugged, calcified appearance, evoking the texture of aged limestone or sun-bleached earth. The lack of glossy glaze emphasizes the raw, porous quality of the hand-worked clay.
Hand-shaped Utility Vessel
Terracotta (Clay)
Pilin (Coiling) and Satuan (Single-form construction)
Distressed matte wash with a textured, “stone-washed” patina
Chalky White, Ash Grey, and Raw Terracotta undertones