CARVED GARUDA FIGURE
A vintage figure of Garuda, carved in hardwood and inlaid with silver wire.
Garuda is associated with Hindu and Buddhist tradition and is a bird or bird-like creature with eagle-like features. He can be depicted as a giant bird or a man with bird features. Garuda is represented in India, Thailand, Tibet, Indonesia, Nepal, Cambodia and other counties of South East Asia.
Date: Probably mid 20th Century.
Condition: Fair to poor condition. The piece is beautifully carved and inlaid but has suffered losses to both feet, left hand and a couple of other areas.
Dimensions:
Height: 33 cm, (13″)
Width: 14.3 cm (5 5/8″) max
Depth: 6 cm (2 3/8″) max
Weight: 954 g (2.1 lb)
Stock number: AC1268
PRICE £160 (incs UK shipping)
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