Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee together with key pieces from

together with key pieces from two recently united American collections

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Countless Dutchmen and foreigners sought their fortunes in Asia in the service of the Dutch East India Company (established in 1602)

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Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee together with key pieces fromAt the height of Peranakan cultural richness between 1910 and 1930, locally carved teak furniture gilded in gold leaf were favoured by wealthier Peranakan families. These "brown and gold" pieces, conceived usually on a grand scale for homes of almost palatial dimensions, displayed intricate designs of equally lavish splendour. A recent revival of interest in collecting these rare and beautiful pieces now ensures the survival of this rich cultural