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Buta terong, wayang kulit puppet

Buta terong, wayang kulit puppet
 (1960s)

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, horn, metal, cotton (thread)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Asian Art, 2021
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, horn, metal, cotton (thread)
Measurements
73.5 × 55.0 cm (variable)
Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia
Accession Number
2021.127
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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