Kneeling Garuda

Size:

4,5 cm high

Region:

Karnataka

Type:

Garuda

Period:

19th century

Condition:

Good

Description:

In Hinduism Garuda is a Divinity, usually the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having the body of a strong man with  wings,  an eagle’s beak and with a crown on his head

Often Garuda he is kneeling in the Wai or namaste position, hands together in greeting

This piece was probably the on the handle of a bell

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