Lightweight stone statue carved depicting a temple guardian dragon (in the form of the deity Garuda)
Bali, mid-19th century.
Ancient stone sculpture of a temple guardian DWARAPALA.
These figures once guarded the entrance of a temple, warning humans and negative energies not to pass. Their ferocious appearance is a warning that only those with good intentions will be ushered and guided to ascend a higher path.
Wear and missing parts visible in the photos; nice patina.
Dimensions:
26 cm height
* 12.5 cm width
and 13 cm depth