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anoniem, c. 850
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.
- Artwork typesculpture, kalakop
- Object numberAK-MAK-245
- Dimensionsheight 45 cm x width 79 cm x depth 62 cm x 350 kg
- Physical characteristicsvilkanisch gesteente (andesiet)