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Water Spout in the Form of a Makara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Water Spout in the Form of a Makara by unknown artist. The sculpture is made of stone and has a light brown color. The spout is roughly triangular in shape and tapers to a point at the top. The base of the sculpture is wider and has a flat surface with a hole in the center. On either side of the hole are two small human figures carved into the stone. Above the hole is a carved design resembling a shell or a spiral. The top portion of the sculpture features a carving that appears to be a makara, which is a mythical sea creature. The makara has a large mouth and a curved tail. The sculpture sits on a rectangular base. The background is a plain wall with a shadow cast by the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 10th century
Medium
Andesite
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
365 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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