Vishnu Riding on Garuda
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Vishnu Riding on Garuda

TitleVishnu Riding on Garuda
Datedated 1004 11th century
MediumGilt copper repoussé
ClassificationSculpture
OriginNepal Nepal
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineZimmerman Family Collection, Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace, Jeffrey B. Soref and Natalie Soref Gifts, 2012
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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