An early 20^th century Cambodian unmarked silver kettle / water pot (Kar Nam Ton), circa 1920

Of globular form, upon a domed circular foot, a swing handle of shaped form with inset stained horn section. A pull of lid of stacked circular form surmounted by a pyriform finial. The body with densely chased decoration of foliate scrolls, chrysanthemum and Thai lai dok phuttan (cotton rosemallow flower) patterns, interspaced with Himaphan faces.

Height – 28.5 cm / 11.25 inches

Weight – 846 grams / 27.2 ozt