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THB12th C. Majapahit Stone Hanuman Figure Monkey-Form
Lot 141
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the island of Java, Majapahit Empire, ca. 1293 to 1527 CE. A charming sculpture, a large Hanuman figure in the form of a monkey kneeling on a platform, his hands raised to support an offering bowl. Carved from a grey volcanic stone, the figure has weathered to an interestingly textured surface. Hanuman has a delightful countenance, with a long snout that rests on his portly torso, deeply incised eyes and mouth. His round ears bulge outward behind his raised paws. Size: 4.55" L x 4.1" W x 12.5" H (11.6 cm x 10.4 cm x 31.8 cm)
During the later Majapahit Empire, the buildings of East Java - both religious and secular - were decorated with dramatic figural sculptures in stone and terracotta. Many of the remaining sculptures display characters from the great Hindu epic Ramayana, including Hanuman, who often plays a major role. Hanuman's mystical qualities seem to have particularly beguiled the people of East Java, who depict him in a great detail in their art, emphasizing the Tantric themes of the god's story. For example, at the Panataran, a large Hindu temple complex (now ruined) in East Java, and the favorite sanctuary of the Majapahit King Hayam Wuruk, Hanuman plays a central role in the many reliefs still visible on its walls. These depict his role in reuniting Rama with his wife Sita after her imprisonment by the demon king Rahwana. The artisan who carved this offering bowl would have been channeling this powerful story.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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#141195Stone surface has weathered naturally, creating an interestingly textured surface. This includes a small loss on the lower part of the offering bowl from the surface. Form is still very clear. Some losses to edge of base. Velvet attached to base.Condition
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