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Monkey King Sukhrip

Description Chr. Velder: Sukhrip on the advance. Characteristics of the monkey are the monkey head, the monkey hands and the monkey feet. Characteristics of Sukhrip's royal rank are the crown, the sword and the light-coloured (pink) lines on his hands and feet. The pacing signifies advancing to battle. Doublettes I C 43825 and I C 43830 show the same pose, but are less well preserved. The doublet I C 43870 shows an attacking stride and sword stance, but is less well preserved.

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
Shadow play disc
Dimensions
Height: 120 cm
Width: 76 cm
Material/Technique
Skin (water buffalo (?) or beef ?)
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
I C 43845

Provenance and sources

when
Early 20th century
where
Thailand [Land]
who
Ravendro, Ravi - Collectors

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