Four-armed deification stele (King Kritarajasa?) from Sumberjati showing features of both Vishnu and Shiva. Blitar, Blitar district, East Java province, 14th century,  Indonesia by Isidore Kinsbergen

Four-armed deification stele (King Kritarajasa?) from Sumberjati showing features of both Vishnu and Shiva. Blitar, Blitar district, East Java province, 14th century, Indonesia Possibly 1867 - 1868

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This photograph by Isidore Kinsbergen, taken between 1867 and 1868, depicts a 14th-century stele from Sumberjati, East Java. The stele features a four-armed deity who combines attributes of both Vishnu and Shiva, highlighting the complex syncretism of Hindu traditions in Java. The deity's posture, ornaments, and surrounding figures offer insights into the artistic and religious practices of the period. The stele's intricate carvings and symbolic elements make it a valuable artifact for studying Javanese art and culture.

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