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Sumali, wayang kulit puppet

JAVANESE
Sumali, wayang kulit puppet
 (1980s)

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

Measurements
91.8 × 55.0 cm (variable)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Ruth Margaret Frances Houghton Bequest, 2021

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia

Accession Number
2021.199

Department
Asian Art

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