Male deity

anonymous, 800 - 930

This figure comes from one of the shrines at Candi Loro Jonggrang, the largest Hindu temple complex in Central Java. The three most important temples in the complex are dedicated to the gods Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Although the identity of this male figure is not known, the halo behind his head signifies his divine status. Over his left shoulder is a sacred cord.

  • Artwork typefigure, sculpture, fragment
  • Object numberAK-MAK-241
  • Dimensionsheight 89 cm x width 57 cm x depth 28 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Male deity
    • Male deity (former title)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-241

  • Description

    Boeddhistisch (?) beeldfragment. Twee-armige god; te weinig attributen zijn bewaard gebleven voor een zekere toeschrijving.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Midden-Java

  • Dating

    800 - 930

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 89 cm x width 57 cm x depth 28 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (transfer Oudheidkundige Dienst Nederlands-Indië, 1931)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; collection Aerchaeological Service of the Dutch East Indies; acquired by the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1931; {Southworth 2017} from whom on loan to the museum, 1972’.

Documentation

  • W.A. Southworth, ‘Twelve Stone Sculptures from Java’, Rijksmuseum Bulletin 65/3 (2017), pp. 244-275

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