Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran) · Bronze and Iron Age period · ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300
Asian ArtSculptureca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300Figure is a sculpture of Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran) origin created in ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300 using earthenware measuring H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); W. 3 1/2in. (8.9cm) — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Earthenware |
| Dimensions | H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); W. 3 1/2in. (8.9cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 1998 |
| Date | ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran) culture, dating from the Bronze and Iron Age period period. The estimated date range is 510 BC – 310.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Figure?
Figure is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Figure created?
Figure dates to ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300.
What material is Figure made from?
Figure is crafted from earthenware.
Is Figure in the public domain?
Figure is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026