<em>Fragment of Relief Tile Possibly Depicting Khamsa with Garuda</em>, 5th century. Terracotta, 15 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (38.7 x 23.7 x 8.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Gwenn Miller in memory of Barbara Stoler Miller, 2018.42.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , L1998.2.2.jpg)

Fragment of Relief Tile Possibly Depicting Khamsa with Garuda

Medium: Terracotta

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Dates:5th century

Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (38.7 x 23.7 x 8.2 cm)

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Accession Number: 2018.42.2

Image: L1998.2.2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Rectangular plaque/relief tile depicting a large striding figure, his arms raised and back turned to the viewer, with a smaller flying figure above. The larger figure's head is void, broken at the neck. The smaller figure appears to have wings, supporting an identification as Vishnu's eagle mount, Garuda. The larger figure's active pose suggests that he is attacking the smaller figure.

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