An early 20^th century Indonesian silver and enamel Royal beaker, probably Java circa 1920

Of deep cylindrical shape with a rounded base, resting on a splayed circular foot, rising to a short, everted rim enhanced with a beaded band, the exterior with chased decoration heightened in yellow enamel of birds, deer, foliate scrolls, stylised lotus flowers, and the initials of the tenth ruler of Surakarta, Pakubuwono X (R. 1893 - 1939), often abbreviated 'PBX', surmounted by the Indonesian Royal Crown insignia.

Height – 8.3 cm / 3.25 inches

Weight – 252 grams / 8.1 ozt

Pakubuwono X (1866 - 1939) was the longest-ruling Susuhunan (King of Surakarta) to his time and his reign corresponded with important political changes in the geopolitical configuration of the Dutch East Indies territories. Under his guidance, the well-being and interests of Native Indonesians were taken at heart, and he commissioned and funded several economic and cultural projects supporting the local communities and indigenous traditions. This granted him the posthumous title of National Hero of Indonesia in 2009.