Vintage Copper Batik stamp 'Tjap'

Vintage Copper Batik stamp 'Tjap' circa mid century 

These wonderful 3 dimensional copper stamps, called tjaps or chops, have been used for  decades in Indonesia for applying wax in the art of batik making. They are so intrinsically beautiful that the blocks themselves are collected as pieces of art in their own right by collectors. This particular block has a mythical bird and floral design.

Copper surface in perfect condition and steel handle shows signs of use in line with age. 

• Country: Indonesia
• Region: Central Java. Borobudur region 
• Material: Hand wound copper with steel handle..
• Dimensions: 205mm L x 50mm W x 82mm H
• Weight: 680g