Batik Patterning Stamp

2004-12-4

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Tjap
Object Number 2004-12-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Javanese
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Copper
Description

Stamp for applying wax to cotton cloth in the resist dye technique known in Indonesia as ikat. One of a pair of mirror image blocks for stamping both sides of cloth. Motif with curving branches and leaves and - in opposite corners - two round flowers.

Height 7 cm
Length 20 cm
Width 20 cm
Credit Line Gift of Marilyn and Robert Forney, 2004

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