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13020 Yukon Avenue, Suite. P-1
Hawthorne, CA 90250 , United States
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19th C. BALINESE ELEPHANT PAINTING
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Description
Listing Description – 19th-Century Balinese White Elephant Allegorical Painting, Color on Cloth with Gilt
An exquisite and richly symbolic 19th-century Balinese painting, rendered in vibrant pigments and delicate gilt highlights on cloth, beautifully framed in black with a natural matte finish. Though the artist remains unknown, the mastery of composition and spiritual nuance speaks to a deeply rooted artistic tradition of ceremonial storytelling and reverence for the divine.
At the heart of the scene is a majestic white elephant, draped in elaborate gilded trappings, signifying purity, strength, and sacred power within Southeast Asian and Hindu-Buddhist cosmology. Atop its haunches kneels a smiling attendant, while its noble head is crowned by a benevolent ceremonial figure, shown issuing life-giving water toward a gathered crowd with open arms—an allegorical gesture of blessing, abundance, and spiritual transmission.
The scene unfolds in a lush pastoral setting, with gently rolling terrain and mist-shrouded mountains in the distance, evoking the timeless beauty of the Balinese landscape and a sense of serene divinity.
This painting is a rare and captivating cultural artifact, ideal for collectors of Asian art, spiritual symbolism, and antique textiles. Its radiant color, symbolic depth, and atmospheric presence make it a true standout in any refined setting.
Offered by MWM DESIGN INTERIORS, purveyors of museum-quality decorative arts, fine furniture, and curated global antiquities for the most discerning clientele. - More Information
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Contact Directly: US +1.310.734.8810 and ITALY: +39.324.076.1924 or email Director Karon Morono : km@mwmdesigninteriors.com
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