Makara

Indonesia, Central Java, 9th century, volcanic stone (andesite)

The makara is a mythical creature associated with water. In Central Java, they often stood guard at temple entrances. This example has the muzzle of a dragon, the trunk of an elephant and the horns of a ram. Seated on the tongue of its wide-open mouth is a lion.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberAK-MAK-247
  • Dimensionsweight 322 kg, height 97.0 cm x width 99.0 cm x depth 37.0 cm