Room Partition
Late 17th c. Found in Jakarta
Material: wood
Size: h. 1.97 m; l. 2.21 m; w.82 cm
Museum Ref: 22146/45

This intricately carved screen is reminiscent of the Louis XIVth style and is said to have been made in the late 17th century. It was used as a partition in the Netherlands-East Indies government office but similar objects were also often found on board ships.