Description: S7183 Majapahit Kingdom Sandstone Head Fragment. Hindu. Temple. Bali. Java. Indonesia. A Majapahit Kingdom - one of the last major Hindu empires of the Malay archipelago - in eastern Java from 1293 to around 1500. The Majapahit society developed a high degree of sophistication in both commercial and artistic activities . . . yielding a cosmopolitan population where literature and art flourished.Based in eastern Java, the empire also dominated other kingdoms from the southern Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, Bali, Kalimantan . . . . to eastern Indonesia and the Philippines.Regarding this "fragment head": the art is very much Majapahit. The material is sandstone, different from the terracotta used in many Majapahit masterpieces. A sandstone sculpture - like this - probably created in Bali . . . as indicated by the estate managers of the Kansas City Missouri prolific collector and world traveler. It is very likely a fragment of a full statue from a Majapahit temple or - at the very least - a religious shrine commonly attached to a larger building.Part of the jaw is missing but the rest of this solid sandstone sculpture is detailed and in perfect condition. I added a substantial base that would better support its weight.There is so much history surrounding fragments like this. It makes a stunning display piece . . . representing a powerful and unknown - especially by Westerners - empire in southeast Asia. I have been a collector for over 60 years and have spent this time searching for the most unique, wonderous and culturally-significant pieces from far off places like Africa, Middle East, South & Southeast Asia, Central & South America and the Oceania Islands. Most were acquired from the country of origin and/or from avid collectors. All that I know about the item - through provenance or my own research - is shown in the listing. It’s now time for me to thin out my collection. I am sure you will enjoy this item and its history as much as I have.
Price: 395 USD
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-14T06:32:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Sandstone
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
