This is part of a set of 'wayang beber' scrolls that was painted by Tugiman Hardisuwarno, a painter from the royal court in Solo.This scroll depicts two scenes from the story of Dewi Sekartaji and Joko Kembang Kuning. The scene on the left shows Joko Kembang Kuning reporting to Ki Demang Kuning about his discovery. One of the servants Tawangalun is sent to Kediri while Noloderma delivers a package to Dewi Sekartaji. The second scene shows Retno Tenggaron, younger sister of Prabu Klono submits a wedding proposal to Dewi Sekartaji. Mbah Mindoko rejects the proposal and a conflict ensues.'Wayang beber' is thought to be the earliest form of Javanese traditional theatre tradition. The scrolls illustrating the story are unrolled gradually as the 'dalang' or narrator tells the story. The content of the story is taken from the Panji romances set in the East Javanese kingdoms.
