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Unique Dutch Colonial Ebony Carved Indonesian Document Chest, 17th Century

$35,822.20

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A possibly unique Indonesia deep-relief carved ebony document chest Jakarta (Batavia), 17th century Overall carved with scrolling flower-motif, with original brass mounts and key. Measures: L 60 x W 40 x H 20 cm Provenance: Private collection, Belgium Note: The high-relief carving seen in this ebony writing box is characteristic of the decoration found in ebony cabinets, chairs, settees, beds and boxes produced for the Dutch at the end of the 17th century on the Coromandel Coast, Sri Lanka, and in Batavia. This type of carved ebony furniture was known as “custwerk” (made on the Coromandel Coast). The carvers initially were Tamil craftsmen from South India, the Coromandel Coast, but as a result of many local wars and famines on the Coromandel Coast between 1630 and 1680, large numbers of Tamil craftsmen came, enslaved, to Batavia (or Sri Lanka) where this box was probably made.

Details

Dimensions
Height: 7.88 in. (20 cm)Width: 23.63 in. (60 cm)Depth: 15.75 in. (40 cm)
Materials and Techniques
Hand-CarvedEbony
Place of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 17th Century
Date of Manufacture
1650-1700
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use. Made of several ebony plaques (as the trees don't grow this wide), with some distress to the connections. Several brass studs replaced a long time ago.
Seller Location
Amsterdam, NL
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU5458220859352
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