Krishna on Garuda, Central Javanese period, second half of the 9th century, Indonesia (Java), Bronze, H. 15 7/16 in. (39.2 cm), Sculpture, Garuda, the Hindu god who is part man and part bird, symbolizes the power of the sun and is known for slaying evil serpents. In art he usually appears as the mount or vehicle of Vishnu. Here Garuda carries Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, who not only has borrowed Vishnu's mount but also holds his war discus (chakra)
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Krishna, Garuda, Central Javanese period, second half, 9th century, Indonesia, Java, Bronze, H, 15 7/16, 39.2 cm, Sculpture, Hindu god, part man bird, symbolizes, power, sun, slaying evil serpents, art, usually, mount, vehicle, Vishnu, Garuda carries, avatar, borrowed Vishnu, holds, war discus, chakra
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