Makara

anonymous, c. 800 - c. 900

This mythical beast, together with a second, similar figure, originally flanked the main entrance to Candi Bubrah, the shrine to the south of the Buddhist complex of Candi Sewu. The trunk of this makara gradually transforms into a lion-like monster, while a man emerges from its mouth.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberAK-MAK-248
  • Dimensionsheight 95 cm x width 89 cm x depth 37 cm x weight 306.5 kg
  • Physical characteristicsvolcanic stone (andesite)