Bata Guru, wayang kulit puppet

Bata Guru, wayang kulit puppet
 (1960s)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on parchment, horn, metal, cotton (thread)
Measurements
69.5 × 20.3 × 2.0 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia
Accession Number
2021.206
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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