Shadow puppet - probably Shiva Thailand

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Manager ID

1674

Title

Shadow puppet - probably Shiva Thailand, 20th century

Short title

Shadow puppet - probably Shiva Thailand

Record number

BATEA : 1673

Simple name

puppet

Classified name

shadow puppet; Thailand; nang talung; Shiva; 20th century; leather;

Description

Description part summary

male figure riding a bull, probably Shiva, Hindu god responsible for creation and distruction, which is rapresented by the sword and flower in the figure's hands. Wearing a crown, holding a sword

Description material

leather (calfhide), bamboo

Description condition

good

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

	black, green, red, purple, yellow

Description length

Description height

79 cm

Description diameter

Description width

47 cm

Description depth

Description inscription

Description notes

Gallery location

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Subjects

wood > bamboo

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