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Mythological scene

Place of Originprobably Cirebon, Java, Indonesia

Date1900-1930

MaterialsPaint on glass

DimensionsOverall: H. 44 1/2 in × W. 78 3/4 in (113 cm × 200 cm)

Credit LineGift of Thomas Murray in honor of the New Asian

Object number2010.358

DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art

ClassificationsPainting

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Mythological scene of Uma becoming Durga

Mythological scene of Uma becoming Durga

perhaps 1930-1950

Mythological scene

Mythological scene

approx. 1930-1950

Mythological scene

Mythological scene

1925-1975

Scene from the Arjunawiwaha

Scene from the Arjunawiwaha

Nyoman Sujana

approx. 1930-1950

Bhima overcomes a sea serpent, from the story Bhima purified

Bhima overcomes a sea serpent, from the story Bhima purified

Dj. Modjoroto

approx. 1900-1950

Bhima encounters Dewaruci, from the story Bhima purified

Bhima encounters Dewaruci, from the story Bhima purified

Dj. Modjoroto

approx. 1900-1950

The deity Kala, in the form of a mythic serpent, tries to eat Prince Sutasoma, as Purusada, a cannabilistic king, watches

The deity Kala, in the form of a mythic serpent, tries to eat Prince Sutasoma, as Purusada, a cannabilistic king, watches

Jero Dalang Diah

approx. 1940-1950

Box with representations of Brahma, Ganesha, Rama, Krishna, and other Hindu deities and mythological figures

Box with representations of Brahma, Ganesha, Rama, Krishna, and other Hindu deities and mythological figures

probably 1860-1900

Crowned male figure, making a gesture of respect

Crowned male figure, making a gesture of respect

1850-1925

A monk in worshipful posture, probably the Buddha's disciple Maudgalyayana

A monk in worshipful posture, probably the Buddha's disciple Maudgalyayana

1600-1800

Jujaka's wife is ridiculed; she then urges her husband to ask Vessantara for his children, a scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side A; Another scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side B

Jujaka's wife is ridiculed; she then urges her husband to ask Vessantara for his children, a scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side A; Another scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side B

1800-1900

Vessantara gives away the chariot, a scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side A; Another scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side B

Vessantara gives away the chariot, a scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side A; Another scene from the next-to-last life of the Buddha (Vessantara Jataka) - side B

1800-1900