Publication

2015 - Asian Civilisations Museum

Language

English

Word Count

34,750 words, Guess

Page Count

139 pages

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Classifications

  • LCCNK9503.2.S68L44 2015

Description

"This catalogue focuses on a group of 72 batik altar cloths recently donated to the Peranakan Museum. Families traditionally used embroidered cloths made in southern China, but in the early 20th century, the cloths began to be made of Javanese batik. Essays by Peter Lee, discussing the use and historical context of altar cloths in Southeast Asia, and by Fiona Kerlogue, on the significance of the designs on the cloths, complement beautifully illustrated entries on each cloth"--

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