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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
Public Domain
Yes
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