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Kain Batik Ayam Alas Gunung Jati
Masina1970
Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia
This batik long cloth originated from Trusmi, Cirebon has a special motif of junglefowl and 'megamendung' or mega cloud. The motif is said to symbolize a birth of Islam in Java that is believed to begin in Jati Mountains. The junglefowl stood on top of a karst mountain which is native to Cirebon landscape.
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Details
- Title: Kain Batik Ayam Alas Gunung Jati
- Creator: Masina
- Date Created: 1970
- Location Created: Cirebon, West Java
- Physical Dimensions: 256 x 105 cm
- Provenance: Received as a gift from Lasmidjah Hardi
- Type: Batik
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