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Vishnu on Garuda

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts Vishnu on Garuda. The figure of Vishnu sits on a bird-like creature with wings spread out to the sides. Vishnu has four arms. The bird creature has a long beak and a rounded body. The sculpture is framed within an archway with a pointed top. Inside the archway, on either side, are seated figures along the edges. At the top center of the archway, a figure sits cross-legged on a lotus flower. The sculpture appears to be made of dark-colored stone or metal with some lighter-colored accents. The background behind the sculpture is a muted reddish-brown color. The sculpture sits on a decorative base.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
452 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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