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Figure of Standing Hanuman

Asian Art

MEDIUM Bronze
  • Place Made: Indonesia
  • DATES 13th–15th century
    DIMENSIONS height: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2021.1.74
    CREDIT LINE Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
    PROVENANCE Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Standing Hanuman, the monkey general and devotee of Rama. The figure stands straight with one hand raised to his mouth. He wears a tall crown and long dhoti. His tail hangs downward, attaching at the base.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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