Title
Keyholder
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
Straits Settlements
Material
Dimension
Object size: 6.0 x 2.0 x 0.7 cm
Accession No.
2002-00750
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin
This small key holder was meant to be hung on a belt for easy access and features auspicious motifs. All cupboards and drawers in Peranakan homes were traditionally locked, hence it was essential for ladies to have these keys at their disposal.
