Javanese Fruits - Pohon Palasa/Flame Of The Forest Notebook - Old East Indies Art
SKU: JACE02568
IDR 49.000
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Title: |
Flame of the Forest - Ploso |
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Year: |
1864 |
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Maker: |
Berthe van Nooten |
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Size: |
15 cm X 11 cm |
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Pages |
36 (Lined) |
Description:
Butea monosperma or Flame of the Forest in English and wit ploso in Javanese is a wide-ranging deciduous tree known for its bright orange fire-like flowers, hence the name. Its wood is used to make utensils, its leaves to serve food, and flowers are used to make dyes.
Pages: 36 (Lined)
Sizes: 15 cm X 11 cm
Image & description courtesy of Old East Indies Art