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“Ramayana story” (9)

The Java set is very beautiful. Those early sets are extremely scarce. Bali sets based on the Ramayana are very common. They can differ tremendously in quality.

Indonesia, Java, Wayang Golek Ramayana
1900-1920
Bamboo root K 14.4; p 7.4
Board (Revanche) 46.8×46.8×1.5
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Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
2nd half 20th century
Wood K 12.3; p 6.3
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Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
2nd half 20th century
Wood K 13.9; p 5.6
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Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
1970
Sawo + djati K 13.4+14.1; p 7.3-8.0
Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
1979
Paduk (or sawo?) + coromandel K 10.9; p 6.0
Box/board (later period) 38.3×18.6×8.3
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Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
1980
Wood K 11.3; p 4.7
Box/board 45.5×22.3×9.0 (closed)
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Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
1980
Wood K 12.8; p 6.6
Set was listed as from Thailand/Burma
Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
1990
Wood K 9.4; p 4.6
Set was listed as from Thailand/Burma
Indonesia, Bali, "Ramayana"
1990
Paduk K 10.3; p 4.9
Box/board 38.0×18.5×8.1
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