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Buddha Image
In Central Java art, Buddha images are of a variety of styles. This image shows a straight robe covering the whole body. This is similar to Kupta art of Saranart school. However, the image raises both hands in parellel. Althoughh both hands have been damaged, they remind us of Vitarakamutra which also appeared in Dvaravati and Pre-Angor art of Khmer.
SculptureBronze Kubera
Small bronze sculpture in Central Java might have been personal belongings of monks. The style is very similar to Pala art in terms of costumes, iconography and the back of the throne. The back of the throne of this bronze sculpture is very simialr to that of Pala art especially the decoration of Amalaka nd swans at the outer pole. The halo has flame and umbrealla. The base of the throne is decorated with curve-patterned cloth.
SculptureBronze Cunda
Small bronze sculpture in Central Java might have been personal belongings of monks. The style is very similar to Pala art in terms of costumes, iconography and the back of the throne. The back of the throne of this bronze sculpture is very simialr to that of Pala art especially the round back and the occasional decoration of flame and the umbrealla.
SculptureBronze Avalokiteshvara
Large Bronze Sculptures in central Javanese arts are probably created for worship. They are different from the small bronze sculptures that may have been a monk's personal sculptures. Many of large bronze sculptures have been found in Javanese art. They have also been found in the art of Srivijaya. The costume of this sculpture is similar to the art of Pala; for example, Sam-tap crown, a double necklace with pearls and diamonds, a belt with hanging garland in the front and the tip is in the shape of Bo leaf.
SculptureBronze Seated Buddha with Pendant Legs
Small bronze sculptures in central Javanese arts may have been a monk's personal sculptures. The style of the costumes, iconography, and the style of back and the throne is a lot similar to Pala arts, especially the round shape back decorated with flames. The style of the robes, however, is mixed between Gupta arts found in Ajanta caves and Pala arts. For example, the length of the robe is above the chest which is the style of Pala arts but the rupture of the robe between the laps shows Gupta arts in Ajanta caves.
SculptureBronze Karunika
Small bronze sculptures in central Javanese arts may have been a monk's personal sculptures. The style of the costumes, Iconography, and the style of back and the throne is a lot similar to Pala arts.
SculptureBronze Standing Buddha
This Buddha image is similar to Amaravvati-Langa art. This is because the protruding halo is not high. It is a standing buddha with a robe covering half of the body and the edge of the robe leans on the left arm. Both hands are lifted in parellel showing Vitaraka Mudra., which is a very common attitude in Lanka art. Therefore, it can be concluded that this Buddha image is heavily influenced by Southern India- Lanka art. However, the robe is a of a stright pattern of Kupta and Vakadaka.
