Earring for a Deity Showing Vishnu Riding Garuda
Earring with a gold teardrop shape adorned with turquoise, blue, purple, and clear gems; a gold loop at top; featuring a deity riding a bird; gold coins hang from bottom.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 17th–19th century
- Medium:
- Gilt silver, rubies, sapphires, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, pearls, and turquoise
- Culture:
- Nepal
- Dimensions:
- 504 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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