VISHNU RIDING GARUDA ~~~ ANTIQUE BALI CARVING

Description

THIS IS A VERY INTRICATELY 8 INCH TALL CARVED DARK HARDWOOD , ANTIQUE BALI CARVING OF VISHNU RIDING GARUDA  .
ART FIGURE IS 8 INCHES TALL
WINGSPAND 4 INCHES . APX. WT.  1 POUND .
A spectacular early antique classic Balinese carving of Vishnu riding Garuda, possibly dating to the late 19th century.~~~
He sits astride the shoulders of Garuda who, whilst clasping Vishnu's feet, stands with his wings and tail-feathers outstretched, in turn standing on the back of a tortoise (
Kurma
). ~~~~~~
Entwined between the figures, the head of a crowned serpent (
Naga
) appears.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GOOD AGED CONDITION AS FOUND ESTATE PIECE ,  STUDY PHOTOS .
BUYER PAYS $ 14.95 PRIORITY INSURED .
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AUCTION ITEMS MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUR SELF OR OTHER  ANTIQUE OR VINTAGE LOVERS ~