Rare Swat Valley bronze figurine of Garuda, 5th to 7th Century A.D., x9317

Description

x9317: A beautifully cast bronze figurine of the avian-like being Garuda. Kneeling on one knee in deep devotion with the hands clasped together in anjali mudra in front of the chest. Adorned with various jewellery, wearing a long flowing Dhoti running from the wast to the flat circular base. The eyes and forehead with a recess that would have housed precious or semi-precious stone inlay lost in antiquity. Heavily oxidised patina with ancient ancient loss to the left wing, in overall great condition.
Origin:
Circa 5th to 7th Century A.D., Swat Valley, North India
Dimensions:
Height: 10.4 cm / Width: 7.3 cm
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