Theeblad
ca. 1700 - ca. 1900
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
6; 47.5; 35
About this artwork
Theeblad van teakhout met zilveren randen. Afkomstig uit Sulawesi (Bone en Goa).
Art Historical Context
This exquisite tea tray, known as *Theeblad*, hails from the regions of Bone and Goa in Sulaw, Indonesia, dating to sometime between circa 1700 and 1900. Crafted anonymously by skilled local artisans, it features a base of fine teak wood framed with elegant silver edges, measuring approximately 6 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. The teak provides a warm, durable surface ideal for serving tea or traditional refreshments, while the silver borders add a touch of opulence, elevating it from everyday use to a status symbol in aristocratic households. In the historical context of Sulawesi's B...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...