Amulet case with Vishnu Riding Garuda, 17th–19th century, Nepal, Gold, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, zircon, coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Metalwork, Amulet boxes had powerful talismanic functions, and their design often refers to divine realms. Here Vishnu travels in a cosmic sphere on his vehicle Garuda.
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Amulet case, Vishnu Riding Garuda, 17th–19th century, Nepal, Gold, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, zircon, coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise, H, 2 1/2, 6.4 cm, W, 1/4, 5.7, Metalwork, boxes, powerful talismanic, functions, design, refers, divine realms, travels, cosmic sphere, vehicle
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