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Top of a Bell in the Form of a Demon King or Guardian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal sculpture of a demon king or guardian on top of a bell. The figure has a large head with a pointed crown-like structure on top. Its face features a large nose, thick eyebrows, and a mouth with visible teeth. The figure has a bulky body and is wearing armor. It has a large arm and hand on the left bent across the body, while the right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised. The figure stands on a round base with a flat bottom. The base has a small raised edge around it. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. second half of the 12th–early 13th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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