Groep vrouwen, bedaja's genoemd, staat klaar om een dans uit te voeren voor de sultan in de Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat in Jogyakarta, Indonesië before 1888

This black and white photograph by Kassian Céphas shows a group of women, known as "bedaja," prepared to perform a dance for the sultan at the Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat in Jogyakarta, Indonesia. The women are standing in a line facing the viewer, wearing traditional attire, waiting for the performance. The photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Javanese dance, providing a glimpse into the artistic traditions and performances that were held in the royal palace. This photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands.