Batik Tool Item Number: 2569/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An Indonesian batik pen with a bamboo handle and a copper receptacle with a thin spout.
History Of Use
Tjanting or canting tool. For applying hot liquid wax, when decorating batik textiles.
Cultural Context
Textile production.
Item History
- Made in Indonesia
- Owned by Marjory D. Abramson before April 3, 2002
- Received from Marjory D. Abramson (Donor) on April 3, 2002
What
- Name
- Batik Tool
- Identification Number
- 2569/4
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- bamboo grass, wax and copper metal
- Overall
- height 1.8 cm, width 9.8 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indonesian
- Previous Owner
- Marjory D. Abramson
- Received from
- Marjory D. Abramson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 3, 2002
- Acquisition Date
- on April 3, 2002
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2569/0004