Fragment of a Male Figurine, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Used as a grave offering, this figurine was not actually naked. It was originally a standing figure, but its arms and lower body have been lost, along with the actual clothes on the sculpture. Attention was lav... More
Graffiguur: dienares, Chinese Ceramics, Rijksmuseum.
graffiguur van een dienares. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Graffiguur in de vorm van een staande dame
Graffiguur in de vorm van een staande dame. Op sokkel. Public domain photograph of wood sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Female nature spirit, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
A female nature spirit (yakshi) stands beneath a tree. On her left shoulder she is carrying a basket with toilet articles. The fabric of her clothing is diaphanous, so that it clearly reveals the luscious curve... More
Beeld van staande Boeddha, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Beeld van staande Boeddha. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reliëf, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Episode uit Boeddha's leven (vertrek uit het vaderlijk paleis op het paard Kantaka).
Reliëf, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Een relief twee boeddhistische voorstellingen. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The bodhisattva Maitreya sculpture, Asia
Maitreya, the Buddha of the future, is making the abhaya mudra, or ‘fear not’ gesture. His webbed fingers are a sign of his divine nature. This figure shows that Buddhist art in Gandhara, which was in contact v... More
Tomb figure of a standing person
Graffiguur van aardewerk met resten van een beschildering in rood, wit en zwart. Een staande figuur, het kapsel is tot een punt opgewerkt; de linkerarm hangt langs het lichaam, de rechterarm ter hoogte van het middel.
Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with an instrument
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een instrument in de hand.
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Tomb figure in the shape of a lady with a trumpet[?]
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een trompet[?] in de hand. Gep... More
Funeral figure of a pregnant lady
Graffiguur van aardewerk, met resten van beschildering in rood, wit en zwart. Een zittende, zwangere vrouw.
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Tomb figure in the shape of a lady with a flute[?]
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een fluit[?] in de hand. Gepla... More
Tomb figure in the shape of a lady with an instrument
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een instrument in de hand. Gep... More
Stand of a funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a timbrel
Houten voetstuk van later datum. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramic figure, small sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
![Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a flute[?]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn23/L3Bob3RvLzAyMjAvMDEvMDEvZnVuZXJhbC1maWd1cmUtaW4tdGhlLXNoYXBlLW9mLWEtbGFkeS13aXRoLWEtZmx1dGUtZTBiYTI1LTEwMjQuanBn/40/66/webp "Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a flute[?]")
Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a flute[?]
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een fluit[?] in de hand.
Tomb figure in the shape of a lady with a timbrel
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een tamboerijn in de hand. Gep... More
Stand of a funeral figure in the shape of a lady with an instrument
Houten voetstuk van later datum. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramic figure, small sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a timbrel
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een tamboerijn in de hand.
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Stand of a funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a flute[?]
Houten voetstuk van later datum. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramic figure, small sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Funeral figure of a horse's head
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in roodbruin. Het paardenhoofd, fragment van een compleet paard.
Graffiguur sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a...
Gezadeld paard, beschilderd in kleuren. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tomb figure of a squatting lady
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. Het beeld is in de vorm een dame in gehurkte houding, de benen wijd uitelkaar, de rechterarm langs de buitenkant van het rechter been, de linkerarm l... More
![Stand of a funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a trumpet[?]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn23/L3Bob3RvLzAyMjAvMDEvMDEvc3RhbmQtb2YtYS1mdW5lcmFsLWZpZ3VyZS1pbi10aGUtc2hhcGUtb2YtYS1sYWR5LXdpdGgtYS10cnVtcGV0LWE5OGNmMy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/66/webp "Stand of a funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a trumpet[?]")
Stand of a funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a trumpet[?]
Houten voetstuk van later datum. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramic figure, small sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
![Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a trumpet[?]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn23/L3Bob3RvLzAyMjAvMDEvMDEvZnVuZXJhbC1maWd1cmUtaW4tdGhlLXNoYXBlLW9mLWEtbGFkeS13aXRoLWEtdHJ1bXBldC03Y2I0MmYtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/66/webp "Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a trumpet[?]")
Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a trumpet[?]
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een trompet[?] in de hand.
Tomb figure of a standing person
Graffiguur van aardewerk met resten van beschildering in rood, wit en zwart. De staande figuur heeft een plat kapsel; de linkerhand uitgestrekt met de palm naar boven en de rechterhand ter hoogte van de borst t... More
Zuil met dwergen en guirlande., sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Helft van een achtkantige zuil; relief met drie dwergen die een guirlande dragen.
Zegel sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a dog ...
Zegel, bekroond door een gevleugeld leeuwtje met horens; "Zegel van Mao Kuang".
Head of the Buddha, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
The protuberance or topknot on the head (ushnisha) and the raised spot on the forehead (urna) are standard features of the Buddha. The wavy hair combed back from the face is characteristic of Buddha figures fro... More
Kameel met zadeltassen, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Figuur van een kameel met zadeltassen. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boddhisattva, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
This earthenware figure may have been based on a bronze model. The relief dates from the earliest period of Buddhist sculpture in China. Buddhism entered China from India around 150 AD. Indian influence is stil... More
The bodhisattva Maitreya, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, will appear during the following world cycle and rule an earthly paradise as successor to the Buddha. At present he is still in his heaven, awaiting his descent to earth. Thi... More
The bodhisattva Maitreya sculpture, Asia
Sculptures from the early 6th century are characterized by narrow waists, flat, stylized drapery folds, and angular faces, hands and feet. Later, in the brief Sui dynasty period, figures become detached from th... More
Two Statuettes of Guanyin - Public domain museum image. A gold statue ...
In the course of Buddhism’s gradual dissemination throughout Asia, the iconography of its idols evolved under regional influences. For instance, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India is known as Guanyin in... More
Buddha Head, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
The word buddha means ‘the enlightened one’ in Sanskrit. This head was originally part of a complete body. The marble is smooth and delicately carved, the facial features in particular are elegantly executed. W... More
Figure of an oxcart - Public domain museum image. A wooden toy of a co...
Beeld (grafplastiek of grafgift) van aardewerk met resten van polychromie. Een zeboe-os en een ossenkar op twee wielen.
Figure of an oxcart - Public domain museum image. A wooden toy of a co...
Beeld (grafplastiek of grafgift) van aardewerk met resten van polychromie. Een zeboe-os en een ossenkar op twee wielen.
Figure of an oxcart - Public domain museum image. A wooden toy of a co...
Beeld (grafplastiek of grafgift) van aardewerk met resten van polychromie. Een zeboe-os en een ossenkar op twee wielen.
Horse and oxcart sculpture, Asia
In ancient China, oxcarts were vehicles used by wealthy people. Model carts found in tombs formed part of the representation of the deceased’s daily life. The horse is several centuries older and has a small, f... More
Guanyin sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a wo...
Two Statuettes of Guanyin. In the course of Buddhism’s gradual dissemination throughout Asia, the iconography of its idols evolved under regional influences. For instance, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from I... More
Funeral figure in the shape of a lady with a timbrel
Graffiguur van aardewerk, beschilderd in rood, wit en zwart. De staande dame is gekleed in een rood gewaad met V-hals en wijde mouwen en heeft een hoog opgewerkt kapsel. Zij houdt een tamboerijn in de hand.
Three Buddhist Statuettes - Dutch East Indies
Although these three statuettes were found together in Sulawesi, they differ greatly in style. This makes it clear that in Indonesia images coming from many different regions were used. The style of the Buddha ... More
Court Lady and Dancer - Public domain museum image. A statue of a man ...
These kinds of figurines were placed in tombs with the deceased. The woman’s hair and clothing make it clear that she is a court lady. She holds a shuttle and a pair of scissors. The man is a westerner. This il... More
Figure of Guanyin sculpture, Asia
Three Guanyin Figures. During the Tang dynasty, Guanyin was the most frequently represented of all the deities. In this period artists began to vary their portrayals of this divinity. Small sculptures such as t... More
Kop van een Bodhisattva, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Kop van een Bodhisattva. Public domain photograph of Asian sculpture, Buddhist art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Standing Buddha, bronze sculpture, Asia
This kind of Buddha figurine is based on Indian models and was widely distributed in Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. With his right hand, the Buddha is making the vitarka mudra, the gesture of teach... More
Figure of Guanyin sculpture, Asia
Three Guanyin Figures. During the Tang dynasty, Guanyin was the most frequently represented of all the deities. In this period artists began to vary their portrayals of this divinity. Small sculptures such as t... More
Penucup, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Penucup, reliëf, tufsteen. Public domain photograph of Asian sculpture, Buddhist art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Visjnoe sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a ma...
Visjnoe, brons. Eén voet ontbreekt. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Avalokiteshvara - Dutch East Indies
Three Buddhist Statuettes. Although these three statuettes were found together in Sulawesi, they differ greatly in style. This makes it clear that in Indonesia images coming from many different regions were use... More
Figure of Guanyin sculpture, Asia
Three Guanyin Figures. During the Tang dynasty, Guanyin was the most frequently represented of all the deities. In this period artists began to vary their portrayals of this divinity. Small sculptures such as t... More
Shiva sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a man ...
Sculptuur voorstellend Siva. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ganesha, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Ganesha, with the head of an elephant, is the son of the Hindu deity Shiva. He holds prayer beads in his right upper hand, while his trunk bends downwards to grasp some treats from a small bowl. The axe in his ... More
Avalokiteshvara sculpture, Asia
Beeldje van Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, diadeem en hoofdtooi met daarin mogelijk een boeddha-figuurtje. Oorsierraad, halsketting en sieraden om bovenarmen.
Three Buddhist Statuettes - Dutch East Indies
Although these three statuettes were found together in Sulawesi, they differ greatly in style. This makes it clear that in Indonesia images coming from many different regions were used. The style of the Buddha ... More
Figure of a heavenly king - Public domain museum image. A bronze statu...
There are Four Heavenly Kings, each of whom watches over one of the cardinal directions of the world. They are muscled, grim-looking figures who protect the Buddhist faith against threats from every direction.
Windstreekhoeder sculpture, Asia
Eén van de wachters van de vier windstreken. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A bodhisattva, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
During the Tang dynasty the route to India attracted many travellers, including Chinese Buddhist monks on pilgrimages to the region where the Buddha had once preached. Near this route were the caves of Mount Ti... More
Guanyin sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a ma...
Guanyin is often represented together with the buddha Amitabha and the bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta. This work is a fragment of such a triad. In it Guanyin stood to the left of Amitabha, the buddha of infinite ... More
Funerary figure in the shape of a camel
Graffiguur van aardewerk, bedekt met een bruin en crèmekleurig glazuur. Een staande kameel. Het figuur is geplaatst op een houten voetstuk. Tang.
Two guardian figures, Chinese Ceramics, Rijksmuseum.
These two figures once served as guardians to the entrance of the burial chamber of a Chinese tomb. Their decoration with coloured glazes was particularly costly and reveals the high status of the deceased. The... More
Two guardian figures, Chinese Ceramics, Rijksmuseum.
These two figures once served as guardians to the entrance of the burial chamber of a Chinese tomb. Their decoration with coloured glazes was particularly costly and reveals the high status of the deceased. The... More
Tomb figure of a dancer - Public domain museum image. A statue of a bo...
Beeld of graffiguur van een danser van aardewerk, bedekt met een beige glazuur. Tang.
Tomb figure of a horse - Public domain museum image. A statue of a hor...
Graffiguur of beeld van aardewerk in de vorm van een gezadeld paard. Tang.
Tomb figures of horses and camels
These figures were once painted and equipped with reins and bridles of wood and fabric or leather. They were placed in tombs, to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. From the riders’ headgear and faces, it ... More
Tomb figures of horses and camels
These figures were once painted and equipped with reins and bridles of wood and fabric or leather. They were placed in tombs, to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. From the riders’ headgear and faces, it ... More
Tomb figures of horses and camels
These figures were once painted and equipped with reins and bridles of wood and fabric or leather. They were placed in tombs, to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. From the riders’ headgear and faces, it ... More
Tomb figures of horses and camels
These figures were once painted and equipped with reins and bridles of wood and fabric or leather. They were placed in tombs, to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. From the riders’ headgear and faces, it ... More
Tomb figures of horses and camels
These figures were once painted and equipped with reins and bridles of wood and fabric or leather. They were placed in tombs, to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. From the riders’ headgear and faces, it ... More
Buddha | The Bodhisattva Maitreya
The aureole of flames around the body and head of the Buddha ends in a point. This is typical of Kashmiri sculpture from this period. His right hand makes the gesture of reassurance (abhaya mudra). In his left ... More
Tijger, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Tijger gemodelleerd in leem op een houten voetstuk. Public domain photograph of wood sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fragment van een beeldhouwwerk, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Kop, vermoedelijk fragment van reliëf van de Borobudur. Public domain photograph of a head sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Staande Boeddha sculpture, Asia
Beeldje van staande Boeddha, onderarmen opgeheven tot heuphoogte, vingers van rechterhand zijn afgebroken, kleed nauw aansluitend op het lichaam, zonder plooien. (Divine Bronze, nr. 4)
Figure of a bird and a lidded pot
All kinds of objects were included in grave goods, from utilitarian vessels, such as this little pot, to figures representing important aspects of the deceased’s surroundings during his lifetime. The little mod... More
Standing Buddha sculpture, Asia
Although this figure was found on Java, it was most likely made elsewhere and exported to Indonesia. The drapery folds of the monk’s robe are characteristic of Buddha figures from India or Sri Lanka. The protub... More
Boeddha Shakyamuni, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Kop van Boeddha Shakyamuni van grijze kalksteen; neus ontbreekt. Public domain photograph of sculpture object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kop uit een der nissen van bovenste deel van Candi Bima, Dieng
Kop uit een der nissen van bovenste deel van Candi Bima, Dieng.
Vishnu sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of a wom...
This statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu has undergone some modifications in the course of time. The deity holds a discus (cakra) in his raised right hand, while his lowered left hand probably rested on a club (g... More
Grafbeeld van een hoogwaardigheidsbeklede. Painting, Rijksmuseum
A set group of figures was positioned just outside the burial chamber in Tang tombs. This consisted of two guardians, two earth spirits and two officials, such as this individual. The bird on his headdress may ... More
Three-headed Vishnu, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Vishnu is represented here with two extra heads, that of a lion and that of a boar. Originally he also had four arms. This manifestation of the Hindu god was especially popular in Kashmir between the 8th and 10... More
Avalokiteshvara, bronze sculpture, Asia
This statue is one of a series of large, bronze Buddhist images found in northeast Thailand. Avalokiteshvara is recognizable by his hairstyle, a tower of curls in which a figure of the Buddha Amitabha is seen m... More
Beeld van de rijkdomsgod Kubera
Beeld van de rijkdomsgod Kubera. Public domain photograph of Asian sculpture, Buddhist art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Makara with a Trunk in the Form of a Lion
Makara afkomstig van de linker ingang van Candi Bubrah, een tempel ten zuiden van het Candi Sewu-complex op Midden-Java. De bovenkaak eindigt in een gehoornd monster met opengesperde muil waaruit een menselijk ... More
Vogel met krulstaart met leeuwtje in zijn bek
Bekroning in de vorm van een makara met krulstaart met een leeuwtje in zijn bek.
Nandishvara, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite
Nandishvara is one of the two guards at the entrance to temples of the Hindu god Shiva. He has the appearance of an elegant young man and stands on Shiva’s right side. In one hand he holds a circle of prayer be... More
Chunda sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A bronze statue o...
The Buddhist devotees of ancient Java also worshipped a number of female deities. Chunda, the goddess of eternal wisdom, is one of the best known. But there were many others, some of them directly associated wi... More
Fragment beeldhouwwerk, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Hoekfragment van één der bijtempeltjes van Candi Sewu. Twee koppen in haut-reliëf voorzien van rijke hoofdtooi.
Brahma, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
The Hindu deity Brahma is easy to recognize by his four faces, each directed toward one of the four cardinal directions. He is revered as the creator of the universe and is often part of the group of supreme de... More
Mahakala, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite
The second guard at a Shiva temple is Mahakala, who stands on Shiva’s left side. His demonic characteristics – wild hair, bulging eyes and open mouth, a fat body and curled-up toes – make him the opposite of th... More
Male deity, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
This figure comes from one of the shrines at Candi Loro Jonggrang, the largest Hindu temple complex in Central Java. The three most important temples in the complex are dedicated to the gods Shiva, Vishnu and B... More
Buddha | The Bodhisattva Maitreya, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
The aureole of flames around the body and head of the Buddha ends in a point. This is typical of Kashmiri sculpture from this period. His right hand makes the gesture of reassurance (abhaya mudra). In his left ... More
Fragment van een reliëf, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Vrouwenkop (fragment van een reliëf). Public domain photograph of figure, small sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Two Ornaments of a Bird and a Mythical Creature
Many decorative fragments were once the ornamental finials of vessels and lamps. They depict mythical creatures or legends in a variety of forms. The beast combines the bust of a lion and the tail of a bird wit... More
Ganesha sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of an e...
Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is a... More
Beeld van een kop, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Kop uit een reliëf van de Borobudur. Public domain photograph of stone archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Demonic figure, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
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... More
Makara, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite
The makara is a mythical creature associated with water. In Central Java, they often stood guard at temple entrances. This example has the muzzle of a dragon, the trunk of an elephant and the horns of a ram. Se... More
Head of a Buddha, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
This head probably comes from one of the 504 Buddha statues placed on and around the great Buddhist monument of Borobudur. All these figures represent the Buddha seated, with his eyes cast down. The raised spot... More
Manjushri sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A bronze statu...
The bodhisattva Manjushri is here identified by the water flower (utpala) in his left hand, which supports a book or Buddhist text. The relaxed, elegant posture and the circular flaming disk behind him are both... More
Lintel, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum, volcanic stone andesite
This monster – who is traditionally identifed with the demon Kala – protected the entrances to Hindu and Buddhist temples against evil spirits. The stone was once placed above the entrance to one of the 240 sma... More