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Arjuna, wayang kulit puppet

JAVANESE
Arjuna, wayang kulit puppet
 (1960s)

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

Measurements
65.0 × 35.0 cm (variable)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Asian Art, 2021

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia

Accession Number
2021.124

Department
Asian Art

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