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Garuda Finial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Garuda Finial depicts a figure with an animalistic humanoid face featuring a short snout, large nose and mouth, and sharp teeth. The figure's face has eyes that are not fully visible. The figure appears to have wings on either side of its body and is adorned with a decorative headdress on its head. It wears a chest plate and a necklace. A protrusion extends from the top of the headdress. The figure stands on two legs, each featuring a decorative curl at the bottom. The entire sculpture exhibits intricate carvings and appears to be made of stone or metal.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 13th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
496 × 625 px
Museum record:
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