This imposing bronze statue (36 cm, 4.3 kg) depicts Trimukha Maheshvara, a powerful manifestation of Shiva as the 'Great Lord'. Dating from the late 17th to 18th century, the object is a rare example of Brahmanical influences within Southeast Asian bronze casting. The three faces symbolize the deity's omniscience over creation, preservation, and destruction. What makes this piece truly unique are the traces of ritual history found under the microscope and the unmistakable craftsmanship of the master caster.
