Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
Framed traditional Indonesian artworks featuring a Wayang Kulit shadow puppet figure and a stylized Garuda emblem that was once part of a book. finely rendered on decorative panels with intricate border motifs. The right panel depicts a classic Javanese or Balinese noble character, likely drawn from Hindu epics such as the Mahabharata, painted in the elongated, stylized form associated with shadow puppetry. The left panel presents a detailed interpretation of Garuda, the mythical bird and national symbol of Indonesia, shown with spread wings and ornate feather detailing.
Each panel is executed with fine linework, possibly on palm leaf or handmade parchment, and bordered with gold detailing. Housed in a vintage wood frame with a muted olive-green silk mount. This piece likely dates to the mid-20th century, and was produced for decorative or ceremonial use rather than stage performance.

Age: Circa 1800's

Dimensions: 21" x 16"
$1,100.00
item #1504517