Bust of a young woman

anonymous, 1300 - 1500

Small terracotta figurines have been found in large numbers in East Java, in particular at Trowulan, the former capital of the kingdom of Majapahit. Most survive only as fragments, such as the head and torso shown here. Their precise function is unknown, but they may have been ritually destroyed after taking on the ills or sins of their owners.

  • Artwork typesculpture, torso
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1989-10
  • Dimensionsheight 11 cm x width 6 cm x depth 4 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Bust of a young woman

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1989-10

  • Description

    Torso van een dame met a-symmetrisch kapsel: grote haartooi aan de linkerkant van het hoofd.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Indonesia

  • Dating

    1300 - 1500

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 11 cm x width 6 cm x depth 4 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Mr and Mrs Oorthuys-Lutjens, Baak

  • Acquisition

    gift 1989

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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