A Malay Cast Brass Model 'Menangkabau House' Village: Sumatra Indonesia - Circa 1900.
Price
£495
| $657 USD | €584 EUR
Item Ref
SEA 1042
Description
Cast using the 'lost wax' process and forming a native village model group. The larger Menangkabau house incorporates a removable central section of the roof, (see images). This building is accompanied by two small unique* cast brass village buildings.The roof surfaces are cast with complex relief form decoration and incorporate ornate finials to the upper pinnacles.
* Each lost wax casting is a unique creation, the very process forms a brass original recreation of the wax core model created by the Artist(s).
Size: Menangkabau house: length - 4 5/8" (118mm), height - 5" (127mm).
Total weight: 569 grams.
Condition: Good. Signs of genuine age and usage resulting is loss of one final tip etc. No repairs. Fine natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: SEA 1042
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