Panel - 150 cm - figures and dragons - Bali - Indonesia (No reserve price)

**Large decorative panel in carved and painted wood, with figures and dragons – 150 cm** A scenographic horizontal decorative panel, made of carved and pierced wood, with rich decoration in shades of red, green, black and gold. The composition features twelve stylized figures, arranged in sequence with hands joined in front of the chest, garments in alternating colors and radiating-style headdresses. At the ends, two large dragon-like creatures frame the scene, with open jaws and elaborated profiles. A band of vegetal and geometric motifs runs along the lower edge. The relief creates a pleasant play of positive and negative space, highlighting the faces, drapery and details of the figures. The decorative language evokes Southeast Asian craftsmanship; specific provenance and era are not documented. A striking presence, ideal above a sideboard, a bed headboard or a door, or as a backdrop in a Wunderkammer. **Dimensions:** width 150 cm, height 30 cm, depth about 4 cm. **Weight:** about 2 kg. It presents patina, abrasions and wear to the painted and gilded decoration, with small irregularities and wood marks visible in the images. The surface has not been polished to preserve the signs of time, leaving the buyer the choice of any interventions. Conditions as shown in the photographs, part of the description.

Estimate:£0.84

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