A Gilt Bronze Finial of Garuda
Nepal, 15th Century
Powerfully modeled with his arms and wings outstretched and a naga coiled around his neck, his face with a ferocious expression with gaping mouth and flaming hair, surmounted by a separately cast openwork mandorla of scrolling flames centered by an amethyst
6 in. (15.3 cm.) high
A Gilt Bronze Finial of Garuda
Nepal, 15th Century
Powerfully modeled with his arms and wings outstretched and a naga coiled around his neck, his face with a ferocious expression with gaping mouth and flaming hair, surmounted by a separately cast openwork mandorla of scrolling flames centered by an amethyst
6 in. (15.3 cm.) high
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