Ref ID:	23531
Ref Type:	Book Section
Authors:	Haryono, Timbul
Title:	A bimetallic statue of Śiva recently found in Central Java
Date:	1998
Source:	Southeast Asian Archaeology 1996: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists, Leiden, 2-6 September 1996
Place of Publication:	Hull
Publisher:	Centre for South-East Asian Studies, University of Hull
Abstract:	During the period of Indian influence the ancient Javanese culture produced various metal objects. Most of the metal artefacts that have come to light are religious objects, especially statues of gods. The production of statues followed technical and religious rules described in Indian religious books. In this paper, a recently discovered bimetallic statue will be discussed. It is identified as an image of Śiva, which formed part of a Buddhist mandala. The image itself is made of silver its pedestal is of bronze. The image is compared to other bimetallic statues that combine a silver image and a bronze pedestal. It is suggested that silver was used if texts describe the represented god as being white.
Date Created:	10/28/2009
Editors:	Klokke, Marijke J. de Bruijn, Thomas
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