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Head of a deity

anoniem and anoniemca. 1425 - ca. 1475

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

This mysterious head probably comes from either Candi Sukuh or Candi Cetoh – two temples located high in the mountains between Central and East Java. The asymmetrical headgear is decorated with flowers or stars, while the face has the features of a warrior. The identity of the male figure is unknown; he may have played a role in a warrior cult or perhaps was associated with astrology.

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  • Title: Head of a deity
  • Creator: anoniem, anoniem
  • Date Created: ca. 1425 - ca. 1475
  • Physical Dimensions: andesiet
  • Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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