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Artwork-code: |
TOBO-00817 |
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Category: |
Original Works of Art |
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Description: |
Modesty plate worn by little girls in prewar Indonesia.
Local name; 'jempang' |
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Period: |
1900-1950 |
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Comment: |
Early small plate from Bali or Lombok. Decorated with several motivs.
Balinese silver.
These plates were worn by naked little girls to cover the genitals. There are pubic jewelery for boys as well.
In Atjeh some of the pubic plates are made of gold decorated with detailed filigrain. Those rare golden plates are locally called; 'Cuping' |
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Height in cm: |
6 |
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Width in cm: |
6 |
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Depth in cm: |
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Signature present: |
No signature |
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Signature: |
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Quality: |
Very good quality |
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Remarks: |
Mint |
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Artist: |
Unknown
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