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Box

Title

Box

Year/Period

Early 20th century

Region

Palembang, South Sumatra

Dimension

Object size: XXXX-09694-002: H:4.7 x Dia:42 cm,
Object size: XXXX-09694: H:32 x Dia:51 cm,
Object size: XXXX-09594-001: H:28.5 x Dia:51 cm

Accession No.

XXXX-09694

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This lacquer box is used for the clothes of a bride. It is used by Sumatra Malays but probably of Chinese origin and make.Palembang Chinese craftsmen made an entire range of items from small wooden containers and woven baskets to sireh sets and large ceremonial serving trays. The wares they made were a hybrid of Malay, Minangkabau and Chinese influences and were widely traded across Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.