Model of a Javanese Marketplace, anonymous, c. 1830 - c. 1860

Model of a Javanese Marketplace, anonymous, c. 1830 - c. 1860

modelmaking, h c.49cm × w c.69cm × d c.22cm More details

Models like this one were intended as souvenirs for Europeans. They reflect a clear-cut, idealized view of colonial society that bore little relation to reality. The 154 figurines made of bread dough represent different population groupsgroups. Dancers, a gamelan orchestra and a dignitary and his entourage all mingling in the marketplace. The latter looks much like the painted court officials on view elsewhere in this gallery.

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This work belongs to Model of a Javanese Marketplace (NG-2009-134)