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Why this is a
Masterpiece

It is of great historical value.

History of the Object: This was originally the sculptured figure of an ogre who handles a club in the left hand. Now only the bust is remaining. It was originally a guardian statue at the entrance of the Palace.

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Type: Sculpture
Materials: Sandstone
Measurements: Width 142 cm. Height 115 cm.
Creator name: Unknown
Creator date: Unknown
Where it was made: Srikshestra, Pyay Township, Bago Region
Geography: Myanmar
Time period: AD 4th century ~ AD 9th century
Creation date: 4th Century - 9th Century
Function: Piece of a Guardian Statue placed at the entrance that prevents dangers from entering the palace.
Acquisition: The stone was collected from the Srikshetra Palace Site in 1965-1966.
Copyright: Srikshetra Archaeological Museum
Acknowledgements
Owner: Srikshetra Archaeological Museum
Museum: Srikshetra Archaeological Museum
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