Antique Silver Modesty Plate (Caping) – 19th Century South Sulawesi Art and also containing excerpts of

and also containing excerpts of Hendra Gunawan's own views regarding his art concepts

The dust jacket exhibits light shelf wear

now housed at Casa Asia-Colecao Francisco Capelo in Lisbon

Selain biografi Kassian Cephas dan putranya serta penerusnya Sem Cephas (1870-1918)

which marked a turning point in Singapore modern art

Antique Silver Modesty Plate (Caping) – 19th Century South Sulawesi Art and also containing excerpts ofThis intricately crafted 19th century silver modesty plate, or caping, originates from South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Shaped like a stylized heart, it features delicate openwork filigree and hand chased floral patterns framed by a checkered floral border. The craftsmanship reveals the exceptional skill of local silversmiths of the period. Traditionally worn by aristocratic children of both sexes, this piece was suspended from the waist by cords or chains.