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Sumali, wayang kulit puppet

Sumali, wayang kulit puppet
 (1980s)

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, horn, metal, cotton (thread)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Ruth Margaret Frances Houghton Bequest, 2021
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, horn, metal, cotton (thread)
Measurements
91.8 × 55.0 cm (variable)
Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia
Accession Number
2021.199
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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