Jewellery stencil

Title
Jewellery stencil
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
forging and metal-shaping tools
Dimension
Object size: 1.4 x 1.4 cm
Accession No.
2007-56411
Collection of

This jewellery stencil belongs to a very rare jewellery tool set that contains moulds, drills, blocks and other instruments that were used in the making of Peranakan jewellery.The tools in this set were used to fashion a wide range of jewellery pieces such as brooch sets, pendants, applique motifs for belts, handkerchiefs, kerosang, headdresses, anklets, bracelets and moulds for amulets, keyholders, crucifixes and clogs. The Peranakan Chinese in Singapore wore jewellery that was a fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and European motifs.