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19th C. BALINESE ELEPHANT SCENIC-SCAPE Painting
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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.
- Dimensions:Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored with new custom matting, minor wear on custom wooden frame, minor wear to original painted surface but barely visible. This is a wonderful piece to add to your South Asian décor. It has retained its value and is beautifully preserved.
- Seller Location:Hawthorne, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 864_BALINESE ELEPHANT PAINTING1stDibs: LU289638241703
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