Kinnari Playing the Vina
Greenish metal statue of a Kinnari playing the vina. The statue depicts a creature with a human upper body and bird-like lower body. The creature has a crown-like structure on its head and a small bird on top. It holds a vina, a traditional stringed instrument, in both hands. The statue stands on a round base and has a weathered appearance. The background is a gradient brown color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. first quarter of the 10th century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Indonesia (Java)
- Dimensions
- 500 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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