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Batik
Folding fan
Batik
Indonesian (Javanese) for export
Dutch colonial rule
probably early to mid-20th century
Object Place: Java, Indonesia (for export)
Medium/Technique
Cotton, gold leaf, buffalo horn; plain-weave, wax resist-dyed (batik)
Dimensions
18 cm (7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.450
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFolding fan with design of brown and blue batiked (resist-dyed) and gilded cotton. All-over floral design with large stylized double-headed birds to sides; gilt bands at border. Dark water buffalo horn sticks. Brass ring.
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift of Esther Oldham to the MFA on June 9, 1976