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Vishnu and Lakshmi Supported by Garuda

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray stone sculpture. The sculpture depicts three figures. The central figure is a man with a necklace and earrings, wearing a dhoti and a crown. He has four arms. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near his face. His left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near his waist. The other two arms are bent at the elbow with the hands holding objects. The figure on the left is a man with wings. The figure on the right is a woman with a crown. She has two arms and is holding an object. The figures are surrounded by an ornate archway with carvings. The archway has a decorative top. The sculpture sits on a rectangular base. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The sculpture appears to be of Vishnu and Lakshmi Supported by Garuda.

Artwork Details

Date
11th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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