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Rod Finial Clip with Vishnu on Garuda

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object with a rounded base that tapers to a point at the top. The object features a humanoid figure with a prominent face at its center, adorned with a headpiece. A second humanoid face is visible on the bottom, looking downward. Two curved, horn-like protrusions extend from either side of the central figure's head. A bird-like figure with spread wings is positioned at the top. The object rests on a gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 9th–first quarter of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
567 × 624 px
Museum record:
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