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ArchitectureCandi Tikus
Trowulan was the capital of Majapahit dynasty. There are a number of monuments in this city, including Candi Tikus(the sacred pond) and several gateways. These monuments are always in brick, different from normal stone temple of the Eastern Javanese period
ArchitectureGapura Bajang Ratu
Gapura Bajang Ratu is of the most beautiful gateways in Majapahit period. Constructed in Brick which is the most popular material for construction at Trowulan, the style of the gateway is of the typical Eastern Javanese architecture. The door is decorated with the ferocious Kāla face gesturing the threatening gesture. The superstructure of the gateway is similar to the tower at Panataran, comprising the double bands punctuated by the cloister of 5 miniature towers. The contour is beautifully rendered in curvilinear shape. The tradition of constructing the gateway infornt of the temple complex in Eastern Javanese art anticipates the popularization of the same tradition in later Balinese art.
