This fine cotton batik from Java, Indonesia, dates to the second quarter of the 20th century (1925–1950). Measuring 30 inches by 52 inches (76 cm x 132 cm), the textile features a large-scale, hand-drawn depiction of a Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet) character. The figure is rendered with the elongated limbs and elaborate headdress characteristic of Javanese courtly performance art, set within a dramatic decorative frame.

The central character is framed by two ascending naga serpents, their scaled bodies intertwining with lush floral vines and leaves to create a botanical archway. The color palette is sophisticated and restrained, utilizing deep indigo and rich chocolate-brown soga dyes against a creamy off-white ground. Accents of soft aquamarine and turquoise appear in the puppet's headdress and the floral elements, providing a modern contrast to the traditional Earth tones. The intricate isen (filler motifs) within the puppet's garments and the serpent scales demonstrate a high level of tulis (hand-drawn) precision. The textile remains in very good condition.

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