Batik Tool Item Number: 752/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Batik pen with a bamboo handle and a metal receptacle with two tiny narrow spouts at the end. There is a tag adhered to the handle that says "sarinah jaya".
History Of Use
Tjanting or canting tool. For applying hot liquid wax, when decorating batik textiles.
Cultural Context
Textile production.
Item History
- Made in Java, Indonesia during 1980
- Collected in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia during 1980
- Owned by Linda Zachri before November 10, 1981
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Linda Zachri (Seller) on November 10, 1981
What
- Name
- Batik Tool
- Identification Number
- 752/6
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- copper metal ? and wood
- Overall
- height 2.0 cm, width 14.2 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Javanese
- Previous Owner
- Linda Zachri
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Linda Zachri (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Java, Indonesia
- Collected in
- Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1980
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before November 10, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on November 10, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0752/0006