Jaka Dolog

Indonesian statue

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The Jaka Dolog statue is a significant artifact from 13th-century Java, commissioned by King Kertanagara. This statue, discovered in Surabaya, is believed to have been erected for the well-being of the king, his family, and the kingdom's unity. Kertanagara was the last king of Tumapel (Singhasari) and is remembered as one of Java's greatest rulers, known for uniting Java, extending influence over Sumatra, and resisting Mongol demands for tribute. The statue's inscription suggests it was placed at the hermitage of Bharada, possibly to counteract the effects of his past division of eastern Java. The Jaka Dolog statue, along with others like the Amoghapāśā statue, indicates Kertanagara's deep religious devotion, which he often used to achieve political goals.1

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…a meditative Buddha, known as Jaka Dolog, discovered in Surabaja (eastern Java), was also erected by Kertanagara. According to its inscription, the statue was erected for the benefit of the king, the royal family, and the unity of the kingdom. Because the statue was erected on the hermitage of Bharada,…
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…a meditative Buddha, known as Jaka Dolog, discovered in Surabaja (eastern Java), was also erected by Kertanagara. According to its inscription, the statue was erected for the benefit of the king, the royal family, and the unity of the kingdom. Because the statue was erected on the hermitage of Bharada,…
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