The location we chose is South East Asia.
Here are 3 artifacts we chose:
Pejeng-style Bronze Drum
About it: This hourglass-shaped Pejeng-style drum. through extensive restored, is an important archaeological piece. It is one of the two main styles of early bronze drums found in Southeast Asia. It has been reported that there are very few such bronze drums of this type in existance, especially one of this size. The drums takes its name from the 'Moon of Pejaeng', the largest of its kind knownthat is currently displayed in the village temple of Pejeng, in central Bali. The drum was cast by the lost-wax method and would probably have required the melting of several tons of copper ore and the use of multiple casting crucible.
How is it different from the modern day version of it?
Drums are nowadays not so big or are made with expensive materials.
Minangkabau Woodcarving
About it: The Minangkabau adorn their traditional homes or rumah gadang with carvings that reflect their customs or adat. As with this example, these are typically rendered as floral designs with an underlying geometric structure.
How is it different from the modern day version of it?
Nowadays, woodcarvings found in is not usually due to the owners want to reflect their customs or adat.
The malay court
About it: In the traditional Malay world, the court was the centre of political, religous and economic power. In theory, the Sultan was not only the ruler of his people but also the main merchant and the arts. The Malay court was heavily preoccupied with attracting traders to their port and forming patron-client relations with potential rivals. While military might was important, it was only one aspect of this endeavor. It was also essential for the Sultan to establish a reputation for great wealth and largesse in order to draw large numbers of loyal subjects and subordinates. Not surprisingly, Malay court arts and ceremony tended to be ostentatious displays. Elaborately designed textiles and ceremonial objects, decorated with gems and precious metals-particularly gold-as well as the finest imported goods from around the globe, were the hallmark, as well as the sole prerogative of Malay royalty. Commoners were rarely, if ever, permitted to own such things. The objects in this showcase are primarily from the Malay courts of Raiu and Dark-Lingaa, Raffles Museum directly from the exiled descendants of the last rulers fo the Sultanate after its annexation by the Dutch in 1913.
How is it different from the modern day version of it?
Nowadays, court is not the centre of political, religious and economic power or it does not attract traders to their port and forming patron-client relations with potential rivals.
Sources: Asian Civilized Museum
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