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Fragment of a Sculpture
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Fragment of a Sculpture

anonymous · 800 - 900 · andesite

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

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Corner fragment with two heads. Indonesia, Central Java, Candi Sewu. Late 8th century. Volcanic stone (andesite). This corner fragment comes from two perpendicular outer walls of a minor temple at Candi Sewu. The heads are of Buddhist deities. Originally the gods were shown from head to foot. Given by the Dutch East Indian Government.

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Credit lineFragment beeldhouwwerk. 800 - 900. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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