Evil spirit, wayang kulit puppet

Evil spirit, wayang kulit puppet
 (early 20th century)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
opaque watercolour on parchment, horn, metal, cotton (thread)
Measurements
56.0 × 32.6 cm (variable)
Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia
Accession Number
2021.215
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Ruth Margaret Frances Houghton Bequest, 2021
Gallery location
Not on display

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