Lintel, anonymous, c. 850

Lintel, anonymous, c. 850

volcanic stone (andesite), h 45cm × w 79cm × d 62cm More details

This head of a monster once adorned the top of a niche in the wall of a small shrine at Candi Loro Jonggrang, a large Hindu temple complex in Central Java. The term candi is used in Indonesia to denote both Hindu and Buddhist temples. Monster heads such as this served as protectors against evil forces.

On display in Asian pavilion, room 1

Color code: #7F7974 Color code: #635B53 Color code: #BEBAB6 Color code: #3A3532 Color code: #A29D97 Color code: #E2DAD3
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