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Wild boar, shadow puppet

JAVANESE
Wild boar, shadow puppet
(Celeng, wayang kulit)
 (1960s)

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, bamboo, metal, cotton (thread)

Measurements
53.5 × 47.9 cm (variable)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Asian Art, 2021

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia

Accession Number
2021.137

Department
Asian Art

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