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Tjanting: implement for applying wax to cloth surface for batik dyeing
Tjanting: implement for applying wax to cloth surface for batik dyeing
Object Number 31-33-70/D3856
Display Title Tjanting: implement for applying wax to cloth surface for batik dyeing
Descriptions
Object Description Tjanting: implement for applying wax to cloth surface for batik dyeing
Inventory Description Tool, reed container, copper spout
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Java
Materials Wood, Copper
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm (4 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D3856

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