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Lintel with Garuda, 875-925. Creator: Unknown
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Lintel with Garuda, 875-925. Creator: Unknown
Lintel with Garuda, 875-925. Garuda is half man, half eagle, and the mount of Vishnu. His nose is beaklike, and his wings are carved in an exuberant foliate manner, like the swirling leaves that grow from the stem that arches across the middle of the panel. The vegetation yields female figures and jewels before it resolves itself into the heads of a cobra. Garuda is the natural enemy of the serpents, so he holds their tails in check. This decorative lintel is carved in the style of those made for a temple dedicated to the past kings of the Khmer territories. Derived from Indias use of purifying life-affirming imagery around doorways, this Garuda lintel has been rendered in a distinctively Khmer style
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of ancient art known as the "Lintel with Garuda". Created between 875-925, the artist behind this masterpiece remains unknown. The focal point of this lintel is Garuda, a mythical creature that embodies both human and eagle-like features. Serving as the mount of Vishnu, his beaklike nose and exuberantly carved foliate wings add an enchanting touch to the panel. The swirling leaves on the lintel resemble vegetation, which gradually transforms into female figures and jewels before culminating in cobra heads. As Garuda is considered the natural enemy of serpents, he holds their tails firmly in check. This decorative lintel follows the style commonly seen in temples dedicated to past kings of Khmer territories. Derived from India's tradition of using life-affirming imagery around doorways for purification purposes, this distinctively Khmer rendition of Garuda reflects its cultural influences. Believed to have originated from Kok Po or Prasat D in Preah Ko, Cambodia during the late 9th or early 10th century, this sandstone sculpture now resides at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has beautifully captured this significant artifact through their lens, allowing us to appreciate its intricate details and historical significance for generations to come.
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