Candi Sewu (Temple complex)(Buddhist) one of the two colossal rakshasas at the east entrance. Yogyakarta district, D.I. Yogyakarta province, 8th -9th century. Possibly 1865 - 1867

Isidore Kinsbergen's 1860s photograph captures one of the colossal rakshasas guarding the east entrance of Candi Sewu, a Buddhist temple complex in Java, Indonesia. The sculpture, dating back to the 8th-9th century, depicts a powerful, demonic figure with elaborate ornamentation. The photo, part of Kinsbergen's collection documenting Indonesian architecture, provides a glimpse into the intricate details and historical significance of Candi Sewu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.