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Lintel with Vishnu on Garuda Standing on a Kala Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A rectangular stone carving with a flat top featuring rounded edges. The carving depicts a central figure of a man with four arms standing on a large bird with wings spread out behind him. The bird stands on a human-like head with a large mouth open. The central figure and the bird are surrounded by intricate carvings of various shapes, including swirling patterns and floral motifs. The background of the carving is filled with numerous small human-like figures. The entire scene is set against a black background.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 11th century
Medium
Sandstone
Culture
Cambodia or Thailand
Dimensions
599 × 297 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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