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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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