A Majapahit Empire Terracotta Head, Indonesia, 14th Century Some of the finer pieces

Some of the finer pieces were inlaid with shimmering mother-of-pearl or abalone shell

attesting to their age and authentic use

Beric Young (British

Measurements: 44 x 43cm (Frame: 50

Biography: Sean O’Donoghue was born in Ireland

A Majapahit Empire Terracotta Head, Indonesia, 14th Century Some of the finer piecesA good sized example of a terracotta lady, her features sensitively modelled and her hair gathered to the left side of the head. Likely conceived as an architectural element, the sculpture reflects the refined decorative traditions of the Majapahit period, 14th15th century. Mounted on a custom walnut museum stand for display (removable). The Majapahit Empire, among the last great Hindu polities of the Indonesian archipelago, flourished as a centre of