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Colossal Head of a Deva
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This head is from one of the gods (<em>devas</em> in Sanskrit) who, according to Hindu myth, churned the primordial Ocean of Milk to extract the nectar of immortality. Using a mountain as a churning rod and a serpent as the rope, the gods on one side and the demons on the other vied to win the nectar. The gods prevailed and achieved immortality.
| Artist / Maker | Cambodia, Angkor, Preah Khan |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1200 |
| Culture / Origin | Cambodia, Angkor, Preah Khan |
| Medium | sandstone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 71.3 x 50 x 47 cm (28 1/16 x 19 11/16 x 18 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Stone |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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