About this work
Representations of good, evil and
everything in-between, mythical animals
feature in folklore and religious stories
throughout Asia. These characters are
thought to possess protective powers
and appear frequently as decoration in
art, design and architecture. Included in
the works on display are several depictions
of Hindu and Buddhist deities produced in
different regions of Asia.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Bali, Indonesia
Accession Number
1310-D5
Department
Asian Art
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