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Artwork-code: |
TOBO-00596 |
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Category: |
Woodcarvings - Pre War |
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Description: |
The god Vishnu as temple guard. Wooden statue made in Bali 1920-1940 |
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Period: |
1920-1940 |
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Comment: |
Very subdued almost solemn statue.
Vishnu sits on a stupa and has a mantra, a certain hand gesture in the Hindu mythology.
This feature with the age factor is enough proof that this carving was NOT made for the tourists, but rather as a Hindu object to protect the visitor entering the temple.
Most likely it was placed near a temple entrance in a prewar Balinese village.
Real folk art! |
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Height in cm: |
51 |
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Width in cm: |
18 |
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Depth in cm: |
18 |
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Signature present: |
No signature |
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Signature: |
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Quality: |
Very good quality |
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Remarks: |
Mint |
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Artist: |
Unknown
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