Garuda
1825-1900 (made)
| Place of origin |
A modest kneeling Garuda in the usual pose, without a snake. He wears a simple crown and it is possible that the top of the crown once supported a tray or Vishnu image. Simple disc dase that appears to be complete, rather than just a handle terminal.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze cast, Brassy colour. |
| Brief description | Garuda; Sculpture, brass, India |
| Physical description | A modest kneeling Garuda in the usual pose, without a snake. He wears a simple crown and it is possible that the top of the crown once supported a tray or Vishnu image. Simple disc dase that appears to be complete, rather than just a handle terminal. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in London to the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) in 1879 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 511(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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