Material: Bronze
Style: Bali, Indonesia
Size: Height 19 cm, Width 24 cm, Depth 14 cm
Order Number: MHSAHWC1

From our book Secrets of Bali:

Balinese Hinduism is called the ‘Holy Water Religion’, Agama Tirta, which indicates the centrality of holy water in the religion. It is used in every ceremony, in every ritual, and poured over every offering, every sacrifice, every building, every rice field and every person. This sacred substance cleanses, blesses and purifies. It gets rid of evil and protects. At the end of prayers, the priest pours holy water over the person’s head. There are many varieties.

This type of teapot or kettle was not used  for tea or coffee but to store holy water. It could have been used by a high priest (pedanda) to wash his hands and feet before starting a ceremony.

The spout is a cobra, naga, the protector of springs, wells and rivers, hence bringing rain, and thus fertility.

19th – early 20th century.

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Material: Wood, paint
Style: Singaraja, Bali
Size: Height 20 cm, Length 23 cm, Depth 2 cm
Order Number: MHSBH12

80-90 years old.

Temple decoration.

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Material: Madura wood, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 46 cm, Width 18 cm, Depth 2 cm
Order Number: MHSBH11

80-90 years old.

Temple decoration. Nagas are mythical protective serpents.

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Material: Bronze
Style: Bali, Indonesia
Size: Height 23 cm, Length 27 cm, Width 11 cm
Order Number: MHSBH14

From our book Secrets of Bali:

Balinese Hinduism is called the ‘Holy Water Religion’, Agama Tirta, which indicates the centrality of holy water in the religion. It is used in every ceremony, in every ritual, and poured over every offering, every sacrifice, every building, every rice field and every person. This sacred substance cleanses, blesses and purifies. It gets rid of evil and protects. At the end of prayers, the priest pours holy water over the person’s head. There are many varieties.

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Background: The Balinese make frequent offerings to the gods and the evil spirits. The offerings are made of natural substances like fruit, flowers, vegetables and rice. Offerings to the gods are usually covered.

This offering cover is the traditional design. It can also be used as a food cover. They makes beautiful wall hangings.

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Material: Wood, gold leaf, commercial paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 34 cm, Diameter 34.5 cm, Circumference 107 cm
Order Number: BH7

Dulang, footed wooden trays, have diameters which vary from about 20 centimetres to more than 50 centimetres and the height is in proportion.

The rim is usually slightly raised and it always has a flaring foot. It is usually made from one piece of wood.

Some are plain wood, some are painted, some are decorated with designs.

Its original purpose was to serve food. People would sit in a circle around it and take rice and other foods from it with their right hands.

Elevation is important to the Balinese. Height is associated with the gods. It is appropriate, therefore, that offerings to the gods should always be kept well above the ground. A dulang could be used as a stand for food offerings.

They also serve as a tray on which a priest places his ritual utensils in the temple, such as his priest’s bell and holy water containers.

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