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Prabu Suyudana, wayang kulit puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)
Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, horn, metal, cotton thread
Measurements
97.0 × 53.0 × 2.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1972
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Central Java, Indonesia
Inscription
none
Accession Number
AS2-1972
Department
Asian Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Physical description
Wears makuta (high crown), reserved for deities and kings. Wears praba (back ornament), sign of sovereignty, worn by deities and kings/princes who ruled at the outbreak of the Bratayuda War. Wears Bokongan (royal dodot), reserved for the royal family. Dark face and large nose.