Wayang: Traditional Indonesian Puppet Theater
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Wayang Kulit: Adipati Karna, Central Java, Indonesia, 21st century (Gift of Mr. Matsumoto Ryo)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
September 14, 2010 (Tue) - December 5, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
Over the past century, four generous individuals have kindly donated Wayang Kulit and Wayang Golek puppets to the Tokyo National Museum. This exhibition showcases the full range of these works in honor of the donors, who have each contributed greatly to promoting relations between Indonesia and Japan.
Exhibit includes:
Wayang Kulit: Prabu Kresna, Central Java, Indonesia, 20th century (Gift of Mr. Danarto)
Wayang Kulit: Dewi Wara Srikandi, Central Java, Indonesia, 20th century (Gift of Mr. Danarto)
Wayang Kulit: Prabu Duryudana, Central Java, Indonesia, 21st century (Gift of Mr. Matsumoto Ryo)
Wayang Kulit: Adipati Karna, Central Java, Indonesia, 21st century (Gift of Mr. Matsumoto Ryo)
Wayang Kulit: Raden Arjuna, Central Java, Indonesia, 20th century (Gift of Mr. Yokoyama Heishiro)
Wayang Kulit: Adipati Karna, Central Java, Indonesia, 20th century (Gift of Mr. Yokoyama Heishiro)
Wayang Golek: Raden Gatutkaca, Western Java, Indonesia, 20th century (Gift of Mr. Sawayama Yaroku)