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Head of a deity
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Head of a deity

anonymous · c. 1425 - c. 1475 · andesite

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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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.

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Credit lineHead of a deity. c. 1425 - c. 1475. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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