A Blackstone Stele of Vishnu on Garuda
Northeastern India, Pala Period, 12th Century
Expressively carved in openwork with Vishnu seated atop Garuda with his wings outstretched over a double-lotus base, flanked by Saraswati and Lakshmi below and apsaras above, backed by an arched mandorla carved with scrollwork in relief
30½ in. (77.4 cm.) high
A Blackstone Stele of Vishnu on Garuda
Northeastern India, Pala Period, 12th Century
Expressively carved in openwork with Vishnu seated atop Garuda with his wings outstretched over a double-lotus base, flanked by Saraswati and Lakshmi below and apsaras above, backed by an arched mandorla carved with scrollwork in relief
30½ in. (77.4 cm.) high
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