Teracotta Javanese Loro Blonyo derived from the words Loro and Bloyo . In Javanese language, loro means two, while Blonyo mean makeup. Loro Blonyo means two people (bride and groom) with makeup. Loro Blonyo dressed by dodot as a traditional Javanese wedding dress; the male is equipped with headgear while the female wears kembenand both are wearing jewelry. Loro Blonyo is the personification of Dewi Sri and Raden Sadana which is believed to bring fertility and prosperity. Traditional Javanese society also believes Dewi Sri as the true owner of the home; determine the sustainability and prosperity of the family. Loro Blonyo also has the meaning as the unity, as a symbol of unification between Dewi Sri and Raden Sadana. The unification describes reproduction associated with the continuity of family lineage and also a harmonious family.Both sitting upright with serious countenance faces, the man with folded legs and the woman folding her legs underneath her thighs, he is wearing a cap and the lady tie her hair into a rounded bun. The couple have broad shoulder, dressed in formal attires with diamond like buttons, wearing rings and the woman earrings.This form of art is now categorised as " Javanese primitive" style, not as eloquent as the usual classical repertoire but rather more powerful and strong in presence.A very rare and beautiful piece in excellent condition.Cirebon, early 20th C. wedding dresses for broad shoulders
Detail L.28&23,5 W.22&22,5 H.45&45,5Cm.
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