File:Golden Celestial Nymph of Majapahit.jpg

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The 9.2 cm high Golden Celestial Apsara in Majapahit style. The nymphs or apsara are celestial maidens live in heaven of god Indra. They are divinely beautiful and known for their special assingments by Indra to seduce ascetics who by they severe practices may become more powerful than the gods. This statue is private collection.

Arts of Asia p.93

December 2000

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current19:51, 4 January 2017Thumbnail for version as of 19:51, 4 January 2017549 × 1,417 (293 KB)127.0.0.1 (talk)The 9.2 cm high Golden Celestial Apsara in Majapahit style. The nymphs or apsara are celestial maidens live in heaven of god Indra. They are divinely beautiful and known for their special assingments by Indra to seduce ascetics who by they severe practices may become more powerful than the gods. This statue is private collection. <p>Arts of Asia p.93 </p> December 2000
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