Tray
19th century (made)
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Tray (pinggan) of hammered and repoussé silver. Shallow centre, flat lobed rim, with foliate ornament and petal-brattishing. The edge of the sunk centre has a similar brattishing and a quatrefoil in the middle. Seal-mark with Jawi inscription on underside.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silver, hammered and repoussé |
Brief description | Tray (pinggan), silver with repoussé ornament, possibly Malaysia, 19th century |
Physical description | Tray (pinggan) of hammered and repoussé silver. Shallow centre, flat lobed rim, with foliate ornament and petal-brattishing. The edge of the sunk centre has a similar brattishing and a quatrefoil in the middle. Seal-mark with Jawi inscription on underside. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Tengku Ambung empunya' (Jawi inscription within a rectangular seal (5 x 6 mm) stamped on the base)
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Credit line | Given by J.S. Lake, Esq. and Mrs N.C. Mills, from the Estate of the late A. F. Lake, Esq. |
Object history | Nos. IM.15 to 27-1934, previously on loan since July 23rd, 1920, from A. F. Lake, who died in 1924. The loan was continued by his Trustees. See Nominal File: A.F. Lake and RPs 1934/1096 & 1570. |
Production | Made by Malay craftsmen in South-East Asia. |
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Accession number | IM.23-1934 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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