The Sun God Surya

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The Sun God Surya

Indonesia, Central Java or Shrivijaya, 9th century
Sculpture
Copper alloy with traces of gilding
5 1/2 x 2 x 1 3/8 in. (13.97 x 5.08 x 3.49 cm)
Gift of Michael Phillips (M.79.189.9)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Brown, Robert L. Southeast Asian Art at LACMA: An Online Scholarly Catalogue. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2013. Accessed June 25, 2024. http://seasian.catalog.lacma.org/.

  • Brown, Robert L. Southeast Asian Art at LACMA: An Online Scholarly Catalogue. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2013. Accessed June 25, 2024. http://seasian.catalog.lacma.org/.

  • Pal, Pratapaditya; Dehejia, Vidya; Slusser, Mary Shepherd; Fisher, Robert E.; Brown, Robert L. Arts of Asia 15 (6): 68-125 (November- December 1985).
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