Demonic figure
This small figure is represented in an active pose, with his right knee drawn up and right arm flung across his body. The moustache and broad dagger on his back are features of Mahakala, Shiva’s doorkeeper, but he could also be the spirit of the buffalo demon in human form. (Both figures are represented elsewhere in this gallery.)
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Demonic figure
This small figure is represented in an active pose, with his right knee drawn up and right arm flung across his body. The moustache and broad dagger on his back are features of Mahakala, Shiva’s doorkeeper, but he could also be the spirit of the buffalo demon in human form. (Both figures are represented elsewhere in this gallery.)
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Bruikleen van de Vereniging va ...... Karel Westendorp, 1923 of -24)
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On loan from the Asian Art Soc ...... Karel Westendorp, 1923 or -24)
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description
Dit figuurtje is afgebeeld in ...... elders in deze zaal te zien.)
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This small figure is represent ...... ed elsewhere in this gallery.)
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format
identifier
AK-MAK-243
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
title
Demonic figure
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Demonische figuur
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created
800 - 900
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800 - 900
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extent
breedte 20,0 cm
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depth 18.5 cm
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diepte 18,5 cm
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height 39.0 cm
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hoogte 39,0 cm
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width 20.0 cm
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Collectie: Zuidoost-Azië, maritiem (collectie)
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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provenance
…; sale, Amsterdam (F. Muller) ...... om on loan to the museum, 1972
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spatial
temporal
9e eeuw
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9th century
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