Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee This so-called 'Indische Zaal' was

This so-called 'Indische Zaal' was a gift from the people of the Dutch East Indies to Queen Wilhelmina for her marriage to Prince Hendrik in 1901

itu adalah pernyataan kehidupan dan filosofi orang Jawa

together with key pieces from two recently united American collections

Cirinya yang paling khas adalah warna latar yang gumading

Dimensions: 21 x 26

Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee This so-called 'Indische Zaal' wasAt the height of Peranakan cultural richness between 1910 and 1930, locally carved teak furniture gilded in gold leaf were favoured by wealthier Peranakan families. These "brown and gold" pieces, conceived usually on a grand scale for homes of almost palatial dimensions, displayed intricate designs of equally lavish splendour. A recent revival of interest in collecting these rare and beautiful pieces now ensures the survival of this rich cultural