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Striding Garuda (The Royal Solar Bird)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of a mythical creature called Striding Garuda (The Royal Solar Bird) by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a male figure with wings, a crown on his head, a mustache and beard. The figure has one leg bent behind him and the other foot flat on the ground. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised, and the left arm is also bent at the elbow with the hand raised. The figure is wearing a short skirt and has a serious expression on his face. The statue is made of dark metal and is mounted on a rectangular base. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
third quarter of the 10th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
486 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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