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Rod Finial Clip with Vishnu on Garuda

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a rounded base and a figure on top. The figure depicts a man with an open-mouthed expression and raised left hand sitting on a bird-like creature. The figure has a headpiece on top of their head. The rounded base has a pattern resembling petals or flames. The object sits on a gray surface with a shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
496 × 624 px
Museum record:
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