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Puppet

late 18th century (made)
Place of origin

Puppet; carved wood, painted and gilt; textile; Subang, Java, Indonesia; late 18th century


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved wood; painted and gilt; silk, cotton
Brief description
Puppet; carved wood, painted and gilt; textile; Subang, Java, Indonesia; late 18th century
Dimensions
  • Length: 72.4cm (Note: Length including skirt)
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Miss Eileen W. Franckel
Object history
Note by Miss Franckel, "From the Anglo-Dutch estate "Moeara[?] and Ijiassam Landen[?]. Java; 18th century." Information given in the acquisition register.

Given by Miss Eileen W. Franckel, 21 Lincoln House, Basil Street, Brompton Road, S.W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project.

R.P. 1916-3115M
Collection
Accession number
IM.145-1916

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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