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You can practically hear the clank of weaponry in this elaborate, high-relief carving, painted with traditional reds and golds. Panels like this one were used to increase ventilation in the homes of Peranakans, the descendents of Chinese merchants who started arriving in Malaysia in the 15th century. The combination of European, Chinese, and Malay elements represented here is the signature of what’s called the “Straits Eclectic” style of architecture.
With average temperatures between 75 and 89 degrees, architecture in the Malay Archipelago has traditionally been dictated by the weather. The first native dwellings made use of such heat-combating features as rais... Read More
With average temperatures between 75 and 89 degrees, architecture in the Malay Archipelago has traditionally been dictated by the weather. The first native dwellings made use of such heat-combating features as raised verandas, high ceilings and ventilation grilles, and arriving newcomers like the Chinese wisely kept these Malay hallmarks, while adding their own twist. This fusion would get a fresh injection with the European occupation of the region, especially by the British, who took over in 1825, bringing Western design elements like classical pilasters and intricate plaster moldings. The island’s prosperous Peranakan community took a liking to the new European architecture, and incorporated many of its aspects without sacrificing their own aesthetic, resulting in the delightful stylistic mélange known as “Straits Eclectic.” Read Less
Antique13 x 4.5"
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