Door Guardian, Mahakala
800s
Maker Unknown
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Door Guardian, Mahakala, 800s. Indonesia, Central Java, Chandi Suko, 9th century. Volcanic stone; overall: 61.3 x 32.4 cm (24 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 1980.203 The natural stance of this richly adorned figure indicates that he served as an attendant: the face turns to his right, while his midsection turns to the left, and the weight is on his right leg. A plain ovoid halo indicates that he is divine. The broken right hand may have held an implement or weapon that would aid in a more precise identification. The crossed chest ornament, called a "channavira" in Sanskrit, denotes power and valor.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- volcanic stone
- Dimensions
- Overall: 61.3 x 32.4 cm (24 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
- Departments
- Indian and Southeast Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 1980.203
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski
- Exhibitions
- Year in Review: 1980
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 244 Indian and Southeast Asian
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