Garudasana Vishnu
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Object Label
Vishnu, the Preserver, is mounted on his vahana, or vehicle, the mythical bird Garuda.
Caption
Garudasana Vishnu, late 11th – early 12th century. Gilt Bronze, 7 13/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/4 in. (19.9 x 9.1 x 4.5 cm) Display height (tang hidden): 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Poster, 85.220.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.220.4_SL1.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Garudasana Vishnu
Date
late 11th – early 12th century
Period
Khmer Period
Geography
Place made: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Medium
Gilt Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
7 13/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/4 in. (19.9 x 9.1 x 4.5 cm) Display height (tang hidden): 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Poster
Accession Number
85.220.4
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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