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Deity Earring with Vishnu on Garuda (front) and chepu (monster mask) (back)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold earring in a teardrop shape with a loop at the top for fastening. The earring features a figure of Vishnu on Garuda on the front and a Chepu monster mask on the back. The earring is adorned with colorful gemstones, including blue lapis lazuli, green, pink, and white stones. A small dangling white bead is at the bottom. The figure of Vishnu on Garuda is orange with gold jewelry and a green stone on the head. Garuda has a green face, orange body, and outstretched wings. The background of the image is black.

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775 × 900 px
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