A BRONZE FIGURE OF GARUDA

Description:

South-India, ca. 15th c.
H. 6,7 cm
Seated in kneeling posture on a lotus base placed on a plinth with both hands in front of his chest holding a bowl, wearing dhoti, pair of wings behind, his face with almond-shaped eyes below arched eyebrows, pointed beak, his head topped with the kiritamakuta and a halo behind.
From a European private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Partly slightly chipped