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Hoofd uit Candi Bima, Dieng
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Head from the roof ornaments of Candi Bima. Indonesia, Central Java, Dieng Plateau. 9th century. Volcanic stone (andesite). This head is from the roof of Candi Bima. Several of these heads were carved in niches on the roof. They seem to be peering through windows. They were designed to be viewed from below.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineHoofd uit Candi Bima, Dieng. 700 - 800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
