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1935

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2015

2025

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Shadow Puppet (wayang Kulit) (China)

This is a Shadow puppet (wayang kulit). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1935. Its medium is wood, painted and gilded leather. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry J. Post.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 55 × 57 cm (21 5/8 × 22 7/16 in.)

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Shadow Puppet (wayang Kulit) (China); wood, painted and gilded leather; H x W x D: 55 × 57 cm (21 5/8 × 22 7/16 in.); 1935-15-1

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