Majapahit Hollow-Cast Divine Rider on Sacred Bird Gajah Mina or an early variant of the Makara. (13th–16th Century), itemnumber: W5133

Majapahit Hollow-Cast Divine Rider on Sacred Bird Gajah Mina or an early variant of the Makara. (13th–16th Century)

This complex Majapahit-era artifact depicts a divine rider (partially visible by a remaining leg) atop a mythologically hybridized bird. The creature features a distinct duck-like head and a decorated ceremonial saddle cloth, but uniquely possesses a small tail. In Javanese iconography, this combination of a rider, a saddle cloth, a duck-like head, and a small tail points to a very specific mythological creature: the Gajah Mina or an early variant of the Makara.

Hollow-cast using the sophisticated lost-wax technique, this piece offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual storytelling and advanced metallurgy of ancient Indonesia. Origin: Indonesia (Java / Sumatra)
Period: Majapahit Empire (13th–16th Century)
Subject: Divine Rider on Hybrid Avian Mount
Material: Lead-Tin alloy
Dimensions: 46 x 22 x 13 mm
Weight: 13.0 grams
Technical Detail: Hollow-cast, showing internal construction and rider remains.
An exceptional piece for collectors, illustrating the rich, hybridized mythology of the Majapahit Golden Age.

Dimensions: diameter in mm: 46x22x13, weigth in gram: 13

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