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Garuda

Date1112/1152
Object PlaceCamboja, Indochina, Asia
Modern PlaceCambodia, Indochina, Asia
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions9 3/4 inches (24.77 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase with funds from Albert Kahn
Object number43.419
DescriptionFantastic bird-like creature with arms raised and out spread wings striding forward on left leg. Beak partially opened. Creature has feet of a bird, scaled legs, human torso and crowned head of a powerful bird of prey. It wears girdle, necklace, two arm bands and a heavy pair of earrings.
On View
On view
Collections
  • Asian Art Department Highlights
Locations
  • (not entered)   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Stairwell, B
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