Gilt Bronze Statues from Southeast Asia
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Standing Deity Hanuman, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
January 2, 2013 (Wed) - June 30, 2013 (Sun)This part focuses on Southeast Asian gilt bronze statues of gods and Buddhist deities from the 7th to 13th century. The statues are made using the lost-wax casting process, and therefore they have common qualities in their plasticity and smoothness of form.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Buddha, Dvaravati period, 7th - 8th century,
Seated Jambhala or Kubera, Central Java period, 8th - 9th century,
Vishnu and Garuda, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century,
Standing Deity Hanuman, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century