Javanese bronze vessel in the form of Kinnara

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Javanese bronze vessel in the form of Kinnara
Stock Number:
y183
$ 1850.00

Description

An elegant Javanese bronze vessel in the form of a human headed bird figure "Kinarra", the female couterpart of "Kinnari". An important deity in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Wearing an assortment of jewellry, with one perforation on the back indicating possible use as alibation vessle, and traces or gilding remaining around the head.

Origin:

Circa 9th Century A.D., Central Java

Dimensions:

Height: 6 cm / Width: 2.9 cm

Condition:

Heavily oxidised green and brown verdigris patina, in good condition. Presented on a perspex display stand.