Javanese shadow puppet, possibly representing Arjuna.
Puppet
19th century (made), 20th century (made)
19th century (made), 20th century (made)
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Javanese shadow puppet possibly representing Arjuna. Has curled black hair and orange face. The body section is painted gold with a decorated lhungi and headdress. Each arm is painted gold and is in two sections, joined at the elbow and each attached to the body at the shoulder and to a rod at its hands. The central supporting rod runs straight up behind one leg and is shaped in a serpentine curve to fit the shape of the puppet.
Object details
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| Title | Javanese shadow puppet, possibly representing Arjuna. (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Leather and wood |
| Brief description | Javanese wayang kulit or shadow puppet possibly representing Arjun, late 19th or early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Javanese shadow puppet possibly representing Arjuna. Has curled black hair and orange face. The body section is painted gold with a decorated lhungi and headdress. Each arm is painted gold and is in two sections, joined at the elbow and each attached to the body at the shoulder and to a rod at its hands. The central supporting rod runs straight up behind one leg and is shaped in a serpentine curve to fit the shape of the puppet. |
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| Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
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| Accession number | S.984-2011 |
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| Record created | February 29, 2012 |
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