Accession No

2004.83


Description

Batik cloth decorated with a landscape and mythical creatures. Rectangular cream cloth with a black border and central symmetrical motif in black, yellow and blue; central structure or arch with a four legged and winged animal on either side, possibly an elephant; includes foliage, flowers and scroll motifs.


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Indonesia; Java; Cirebon; Trusmi


Period


Source

Bowmer, John [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

2004.83; 68 [Bowmer Coll.]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Cotton; Cloth; Pigment


Local Term


Measurements

520mm x 1035mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Batik cloth depicting rocks, plants, birds and two winged, four-legged creatures facing a pointed structure in the centre. Design in black, dark blue and light brown with a black border.'
Event Date 2004
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Batik cloth decorated with a landscape and mythical creatures. Rectangular cream cloth with a black border and central symmetrical motif in black, yellow and blue; central structure or arch with a four legged and winged animal on either side, possibly an elephant; includes foliage, flowers and scroll motifs.
Event Date 29/7/2024
Author: Katrina Dring


Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.5990 | Freezing
Event Date 2/8/2024
Author: Anne Doering


FM:265316

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