Srivijaya

30 artifacts · 600 CE – 1286 CE · artifact (8) · people (7) · architecture (6) · art (6) · spiritual (3)

The Srivijaya Empire emerged as a maritime power in Southeast Asia, flourishing through trade and cultural exchange from the 7th to the 13th centuries. This hall captures the essence of Srivijaya's architectural innovations and artistic expressions, revealing a civilization that played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism and commerce across the region.

The Collection

• Bujang Valley (Kedah) — 7th–11th century CE · architecture
• Bukit Seguntang Sacred Hill — 7th–9th century CE · architecture
• Dapunta Hyang Sri Jayanasa — c. 650–690 CE · people
• I Tsing — 671–695 CE · people
• Kedukan Bukit Inscription — 683 CE · artifact
• Telaga Batu Inscription — 683–686 CE · artifact
• Talang Tuwo Inscription — 684 CE · artifact
• Kota Kapur Inscription — 686 CE · artifact
• Muara Takus Temple Complex — 8th–10th century CE · architecture
• Muaro Jambi Temple Complex — 7th–12th century CE · architecture
• Chaiya — Srivijayan Provincial Capital — 8th–11th century CE · architecture
• Srivijayan Buddhist Sculpture — 8th–10th century CE · art
• Vajrayana Buddhism in Srivijaya — 8th–11th century CE · spiritual
• Sailendra Bronze Buddha — 8th–9th century CE · artifact
• Avalokitesvara Bronze of Srivijaya — 8th–9th century CE · artifact
• Tantric Buddhism and the Mandala State — 8th–10th century CE · spiritual
• Dharmasetu — late 8th century CE · people
• Ligor Stele — 775 CE · artifact
• Borobudur — 778–850 CE · art
• Candi Kalasan — 778 CE · art
• Srivijayan Kala Head — 9th–10th century CE · art
• Lokesvara Bronze Statue — 9th century CE · art
• Samaratungga — 812–833 CE · people
• Balaputradewa — c. 835–860 CE · people
• Prambanan Temple Compound — 9th century CE · art
• Atisa — 982–1054 CE · people
• Biaro Bahal Temples — 11th–12th century CE · architecture
• Nagapattinam Buddhist Bronze — 11th century CE · artifact
• Rajendra Chola I — 1014–1044 CE · people
• Amoghapasa Lokeshvara — 1286 CE · spiritual