Earring for a Deity Showing Vishnu Riding Garuda

Gold earring with a figure of Vishnu riding Garuda. The earring features a circular, domed top with a figure of Vishnu riding a bird. The top half of the earring is decorated with blue, purple, white, and clear stones. The bottom half has a row of gold discs and a row of purple beads. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:: 17th–19th century
Medium:: Gilt silver, rubies, sapphires, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, pearls, and turquoise
Culture:: Nepal
Dimensions:: 588 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original