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Earring Depicting Vishnu Riding on Garuda

A work made of gold inlaid with turquoises, rubies, white sapphires, jade, and crystal.

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  • A work made of gold inlaid with turquoises, rubies, white sapphires, jade, and crystal.

Date:

Late 18th–early 19th century

Artist:

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 140

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Earring Depicting Vishnu Riding on Garuda

Medium

Gold inlaid with turquoises, rubies, white sapphires, jade, and crystal

Dimensions

11.5 × 16.6 cm (4 1/2 × 6 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Promised gift of Barbara and David Kipper

Reference Number

Obj: 244235

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