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Water Spout in the Form of a Makara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a makara, a mythical sea creature. The makara has an open mouth and appears to be decorated with waves and floral patterns. The sculpture is intricately carved with swirling designs and appears to be weathered. The background of the image is a plain white surface with a subtle shadow cast by the sculpture. The sculpture is titled "Water Spout in the Form of a Makara" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 10th century
Medium:
Andesite
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
498 × 624 px
Museum record:
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