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Thursday, March 28, 2024


Exhibition Public - Europe & Africa

Gold of the Gods

Wereldmuseum
Willemskade 25,
3016 DM Rotterdam, Netherlands
Oct 02, 2014 To Apr 06, 2015


Detail: The mysterious world of the Javanese Kingdom remained closed to outsiders for over a thousand years, with only the statues hewn from lava rock at Borobudur displaying the wealth with which the Javanese rulers venerated their gods. The Wereldmuseum is bringing you a world première with its exhibition Gold of the Gods. It is a privilege to show you the most extensive collection of Javanese gold from the seventh to the eleventh centuries on display today. The beauty of this astounding, sacred collection can barely be grasped by contemporary audiences.

On special occasions Javanese royalty would adorn themselves with jewellery originally intended for the gods, honouring Vishnu, Shiva, and Parvati by embodying them. The jewellery itself was crafted by the most highly renowned goldsmiths, requiring not only superior craftsmanship but also spiritual knowledge as illustrated by the sagas and legends adorning the individual pieces and that portray the active role played by the gods in Javanese society. Only the best was good enough to honour the gods.

Phone No.: +31 10 270 71 72
Fax: +31 10 270 71 82
Contact Email: [email protected]
Site URL: http://www.wereldmuseum.nl/en/tentoonstellingen/goud-der-goden.html



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