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Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray sculpture of a scene with a large bird-like creature and multiple humanoid figures. The bird-like creature has feathers covering its body and a long beak. It stands behind and around three humanoid figures. The central figure is a woman sitting with her left arm raised. She wears a long skirt and has her hair pulled back. To her left is a man bending over, holding something. To her right is a woman with her back partially visible, wearing a long dress. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from light to dark. The scene depicts "Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2nd–3rd century
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
599 × 599 px
Museum record:
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