Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee Batik also saw a drastic

Batik also saw a drastic change as if it followed that revolution

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

Kleingrothe

Countless Dutchmen and foreigners sought their fortunes in Asia in the service of the Dutch East India Company (established in 1602)

Dimensions: 21 x 26

Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee Batik also saw a drasticAt 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