Image Not Available

Scene from Jataka Tale

Date19th/20th century

MediumWood, lacquer

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Southeast Asian Art Collection

Object number2003.7.18

DescriptionThe semicircular format of a male figure is holding up ornate basket lid, with another figure's head, shoulders, and upper torso portrayed within the basket.
The figures are carved against curved background piece, treetrunk-like, and stand atop a lobed, hemispherical platform. The standing figure has his left hand on hip, with his head tilted left and hair drawn up to a knot with a 'pony-tail'. A long jacket with crisscrossed shoulder straps are held by a medallion at their juncture. A large pointed collar, ornate leggings, and earrings complete the ensemble. The second figure has its hair in a top knot, wears 2 necklaces, and a square-necked top.

On View

Not on view

Collections