COLLECTION OF NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDONESIA

Calligraphic Ornaments

Wood

Cirebon

Before 1938

No. Inv. 22394

 

The development of the art of carving and calligraphy in Indonesia, among others, due to the occurrence of acculturation. It is seen from the form of calligraphy that is etched is stirilisasi from the figures of Wayang Petruk with the use of Arabic script. Petruk itself is one of the disciples of Semar in wayang Punakawan.

 

The Location Of The Exhibition Space Of The National Museum :

A Building, Gallery Of Islamic Civilization

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