Amulet case with Vishnu Riding Garuda

Unknown Artist

17th–19th century

Amulet case with Vishnu Riding Garuda by Unknown Artist

Medium

Gold, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, zircon, coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise

Dimensions

H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Classification

Metalwork

Culture

Nepal

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1915

Accession Number

15.95.173a, b

Tags

AmuletsMythical CreaturesVishnu

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