Description The pair of? matched carved wood figural? female form wall mounted sconce lanterns. The lanterns with Stupa style layered top over a tin and glass lantern comprised of beveled glass panes etched with a crown and Kraton (Palace) Solo on the front and PB IX (for
Pakubuwana IX) on the side panels. The wooden holders of female figural form with upraised hands supporting the lanterns.
Height: 27 1/2; Width: 13 1/2; Depth: 12 inches.
Weight: 40 lbs.
Condition: Good overall condition. Pakubuwana IX (also transliterated
Pakubuwana IX) was the
ninth Susuhunan (ruler of Surakarta). He was born in 1830, the second son of Pakubuwano VI, and reigned from 1861 until his death in 1893. He is attributed as author of Serat woro isworo a book about genealogy and morals.