• Antique Javanese Loro Blonyo statues of solid teak wood, ca. 1930.
  • Solid teak Indonesian statues weighing 8.4 kg.
  • Loro Blonyo figures Dewi Sri and Raden Sadono in court dress.
  • Detail of natural craquelé on the antique polychrome paint layer.
  • Manual chisel and adze marks on the underside of the teak wood.
  • Monumental Javanese wedding statues with a height of 51 cm.
  • Original mineral polychromy on early 20th-century Javanese statues.
  • Technically audited copy of Loro Blonyo by 1stBuddha Unit.
  • Traditional Javanese court statue for harmony and marital happiness.
  • Detail of the dignified Simpuh sitting posture on solid teak.
  • Honest marks of friction and patina on the base of the antique statues.
  • Investment-worthy Indonesian antiques: heavy-gauge teak.
  • Detail of Dewi Sri, the Javanese goddess of fertility and rice.
  • Detail of Raden Sadono, the male consort in the Loro Blonyo set.
  • Close-up of the organic crackle on the face surfaces of the wood.
  • Proof of dense hardwood teak by the weight of 8.4 kg.
  • Tribal and Asian art: rare set of Javanese Loro Blonyo.
  • Functional ceremonial object with authentic signs of use.
  • Original matte pigment layer with characteristic UV response.
  • Side view of the teak sculptures showing the depth and mass.
  • Rear view of the set focusing on the painted court clothing.
  • Origin from a private Dutch estate.
  • Example of traditional pre-industrial Javanese craftsmanship.
  • Complete overview of the entire 8.4 kg Loro Blonyo set.
  • Investment-worthy Indonesian antiques: heavy-gauge teak.
  • Detail of Dewi Sri, the Javanese goddess of fertility and rice.
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Antique Javanese Loro Blonyo Statues – Solid Teak Wood – 51 cm – 8.4 kg

Antique Javanese Loro Blonyo Statues – Solid Teak Wood – 51 cm – 8.4 kg

€775,00 EUR
€775,00 EUR
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Antique Javanese Loro Blonyo – Solid Teak – 8.4 kg – ca. 1930

This exceptional pair of Loro Blonyo (The Inseparable Pair) represents the pinnacle of Javanese folk art from the early 20th century. Sourced from a private Dutch estate, this set displays the mass, patina, and integrity sought by serious collectors of Indonesian antiquities.

Iconography and Symbolism

The figures depict the fertility goddess Dewi Sri and her consort Raden Sadono. Traditionally placed in the central part of aristocratic Javanese homes, they symbolize harmony, prosperity, and the eternal bond of marriage. Unlike smaller souvenirs, this set displays the dignified "Simpuh" sitting posture and refined court attire.

Technical Craftsmanship and Condition

Crafted from heavy, solid teak (Tectona grandis) with a substantial combined weight of 8.4 kg. The faces and hands show deep craquelé in the pigment layer, indicating decades of natural drying. The underside displays authentic hand chisel marks, consistent with pre-industrial craftsmanship.

Specifications

  • Origin: Java, Indonesia
  • Dating: Circa 1920–1950
  • Material: Solid teak (hardwood)
  • Dimensions: Height 51 cm and 48 cm
  • Weight: 8.4 kg (combined)
  • Finish: Original mineral polychromy
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with fair signs of age
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