Indonesia: The 'Bidadari Majapahit', a golden apsara figure from the Majapahit Era (1293-1500), Java, 9.2 cm high

The graceful Bidadari Majapahit, golden celestial apsara perfectly represents 'the golden age' of the Majapahit Empire. Javanese tradition holds that these beautiful celestial maidens living in Indra's heaven may descend according to Indra's will, to seduce ascetics in order to prevent their becoming more powerful than the gods.

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Photographer:

Gunkarta (PD)

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Pictures From History

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OBJECTS OF DESIRE