Antique Handwoven Bamboo Tenong (Late 19th–Early 20th Century) Java, Indonesia | Made for the Peranakan Chinese Market Art deco graduated tones

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A very special acquisition is the discovery of a Lempad drawing

Publication date: 2016

Antique Handwoven Bamboo Tenong (Late 19th–Early 20th Century) Java, Indonesia | Made for the Peranakan Chinese Market Art deco graduated tonesThis antique tenong was made in Java between the late 19th and early 20th centuries for the Peranakan Chinese community. It was traditionally used across Java to store or transport prepared food, particularly for ceremonial or communal occasions. A tenong is a type of round lidded basket, typically made from bamboo. It consists of a base and a fitted cover, both reinforced with crossed bamboo slats for strength. The weaving style, materials, and