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Finial with a Kinnari

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Finial with a Kinnari by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of dark gray material, possibly metal or stone. It has a wide base that tapers slightly at the top. A short, thick stem protrudes from the base, supporting a humanoid figure with breasts and a rounded belly. The figure has short hair and faces right. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand near the face. The left arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand in front of the body. The figure's right leg is bent at the knee. Behind and to the left of the figure is an ornate scroll-like design. The scroll-like design has curved tendrils and floral motifs. The sculpture sits on a light-colored platform. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 456 px
Museum record:
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