Peranakan Coal Iron

Coal iron with a wooden handle and intricate
Chinese dragon carvings on both sides reflects the era when Indonesians used coal irons to press their clothes, particularly in regions like Sumatra and Java. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a powerful symbol of strength, prosperity, and good fortune, often associated with imperial authority and protection. The presence of dragon motifs on household items like this iron not only added artistic beauty but also conveyed blessings of success and harmony. In traditional Peranakan-Chinese culture, household items like cloth irons, bedding sheets, tea sets, and chopsticks were commonly given as gifts to newlyweds, embodying wishes for a harmonious and prosperous married life.

circa 1930s
Material: Brass with wooden handle
Dimension: 19,5 x 14,5 x 22 cm
Condition: Perfect

Condition Guide
Perfect: Items are in perfect condition
Pristine: It may show lightening, small stains and damage
Vintage: Condition is relative to age, since imperfections are what give vintage pieces their special character