Battle of Gods and Demons

Title of artwork
Battle of Gods and Demons
Date of work
1920
Locations
Kamasan
Narrative
Adiparwa
Collected in ...
Goldsworth Collection
Auction marker
Venduehuis 2019
Description
Obtaining the amerta after the Churning of the World Ocean. Two scenes: left, demons (raksasa) gather around the figure of the Goddess Pertiwi who holds the amerta, the liquid of life. In the (smaller) right-hand scene, Wisnu fights the demons.
Extended description
This work has no aun-aun motifs, and a highly decorated central tree. The birds in the left-hand scene have small tails. All these are in accordance with a small number of works painted in the 1920s and 1930s by leading artists of Kamasan. Some were sold via Pita Maha, indicating these may not have been intended for a temple, but rather have been made for sale.
Quality
Excellent
Price
€450