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Plate

Title

Plate

Year/Period

20th century

Region

Surabaya, Java

Dimension

Object size: H2.0 x Dia32.5cm

Accession No.

XXXX-06521

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This silver alloy dish has a scalloped rim with an incised, foliage design. Traditional silverware of Java consist of many receptacles in the shape of lotus petals and they are used during wedding receptions to hold presents and food. Ornamentations are mainly vegetal and consists of finely embossed flower, tendrils and leaf patterns arranged in myriad ways. Floral motifs are stylised and often appear as an all-over design on small circular objects.