Cabinet

anoniem, c. 1650 - c. 1700

Ceylon was celebrated for its ivory and ebony carving, especially for smaller objects. The woodcarvers were Tamils, as in neighbouring southern India where they carved floral patterns in ebony furniture, as they also did in Batavia. Indeed, the floral motifs on this cabinet are remarkably similar to the patterns on the child’s cot also shown in this room.

  • Artwork typefurniture, case furniture
  • Object numberBK-1975-113
  • Dimensionsheight 29.5 cm x width 32.5 cm x depth 22.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsivoor, op hout bevestigd, zilver