Garuda
Figure
18th Century-19th Century (made)
18th Century-19th Century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The figure of Garuda is shown with small wings projecting from the upper halves of his two arms, but his body is essentially human. He is shown with parrot-like beak, wearing earrings, a tall conical headdress and a long ankle-length dhoti festooned with strings of pearls. He holds his hands together in the anjali mudra. He stands on a plain oval base which probably slotted into a more substanital base. The size of the figure suggests that this figure was intended as a temple image.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Garuda (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast copper alloy |
| Brief description | Figure of Garuda, copper alloy, South India, probably Tamil Nadu, 18th or 19th century. |
| Physical description | The figure of Garuda is shown with small wings projecting from the upper halves of his two arms, but his body is essentially human. He is shown with parrot-like beak, wearing earrings, a tall conical headdress and a long ankle-length dhoti festooned with strings of pearls. He holds his hands together in the anjali mudra. He stands on a plain oval base which probably slotted into a more substanital base. The size of the figure suggests that this figure was intended as a temple image. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | GARUDA
Copper alloy
Karnataka, Deccan,
South India
Nayak period
18th-early 19th century
IM 118-1911(25/09/2000) |
| Credit line | Purchased from Mr. Philip Landstein |
| Object history | Purchased from Mr. Philip Landstein, 110 Queen's Road, Bayswater, W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1911-4628M |
| Subject depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Mitchell, A.G. 'Hindu Gods and Goddesses.' London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. Plate 29. ISBN 011290372X |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.118-1911 |
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| Record created | November 15, 2001 |
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