

Vishnu on Garuda
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
- View original
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