Head of a Saivite Ascetic
ca. 7th–9th century
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
This figure has been tentatively identified as Bhatara Guru, the supreme deity of the Shaivite pantheon. As an ascetic, he spreads the teachings of Shiva.
Caption
Head of a Saivite Ascetic, ca. 7th–9th century. Limestone, H: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Georgia and Michael de Havenon, 80.254.3. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Head of a Saivite Ascetic
Date
ca. 7th–9th century
Geography
Possible place made: Indonesia, Place made: North central Java
Medium
Limestone
Classification
Dimensions
H: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Georgia and Michael de Havenon
Accession Number
80.254.3
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