Balinese Dancer Figures with Polychrome Decoration, 19th Century

A pair of Balinese figures of dancers, circa 19th century, the…
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A pair of Balinese figures of dancers, circa 19th century, the male and female figures modelled as dancers on an integral base, dressed in elaborate robes with remnant polychrome decoration, 28 cm x 9 cm &, 27 cm x 8.5 cm. Both figures with multiple small cracks, chips and losses. Particularly the taller figure's right hand and flowing scarf. Wear and losses to polychrome decoration overall, approximately 524 gms total weight for two figures

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  • Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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