Batik Tool Item Number: 752/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Batik pen with a bamboo handle and a metal receptacle with a tiny narrow spout at the end.
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
- 752/7
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- wood and copper metal ?
- Overall
- height 2.0 cm, width 13.3 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 0752/0007