This Javanese batik cotton sarong is believed to have been acquired in Java between 1890 and 1910. Despite its age, it's in excellent condition, having been stored in a trunk and never used. It appears that all the primary steps in creating the batik were completed, except for two final minor steps: the complete removal of wax, leaving a fine canvas-like texture, and the finishing folding and stitching of the ends. As a result, it remains a pristine antique textile, measuring 44 inches by 70 inches (112 cm by 178 cm), never having been used.