# Bantam work

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. carved and painted work in imitation of japanned ware.

## Etymology
Named after Bantam, also spelled Banten, a port on the island of Java, once under Dutch rule.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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