Wild boar, shadow puppet

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

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, bamboo, metal, cotton (thread)
Measurements
53.5 × 47.9 cm (variable)
Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia
Accession Number
2021.137
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Asian Art, 2021
Gallery location
Not on display

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