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Tjanting [batik tool] (one of 4)

Javanese
20th century
Object Place: Java

Medium/Technique Copper and bamboo
Dimensions Length: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Marianne Brimmer Fund
Accession Number21.295
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsEquipment

DescriptionCopper bowl-like batik instrument for applying wax-resist medium. See old cards.
Provenance1921, purchased by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (b. 1887 - d. 1947) for the MFA. (Accession date: April 7, 1921)