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Earring with Four-Armed Vishnu Riding Garuda with Nagas (serpent divinities)
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In Nepal, sculptures of deities were adorned with jewelry larger than pieces made for human beings. This pair of earrings features the Hindu god Vishnu seated cross-legged riding his mount the man-eagle Garuda. Garuda's arms are outstretched, grabbing the tails of serpents whose braided bodies snake up both sides of each earring. His wings drape like a cape behind him, and his talons clutch his crescent moon perch. Serpent hoods rise up behind Vishnu like a canopy.
| Artist / Maker | Nepal, Kathmandu Valley |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600s or 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Nepal, Kathmandu Valley |
| Medium | repousse gold with pearls |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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