Zilver uit Batavia - Silver from Batavia: Religious and Everyday Silver Objects from the Time of the Dutch East India Exhibition or technique provides new perspective

or technique provides new perspective and scholarship on this ancient artistic tradition

Publisher: National Museum of Ethnology Japan

's dedication and love for works of art

Agus Dermawan T

Zilver uit Batavia - Silver from Batavia: Religious and Everyday Silver Objects from the Time of the Dutch East India Exhibition or technique provides new perspectiveThis publication offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique material culture of Batavia (present day Jakarta) during the 17th and 18th centuries, when the Dutch East India Company held sway. It focuses on the exquisite silver objects created and used by the Company's officials and other residents, showcasing the fusion of Eastern and Western artistic influences. The book highlights how the influx of silver, particularly after the capture of a