Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan
There are many jatakas (Buddhist tales) about the former lives of the Buddha. In this one, he was born as the king of Benares and ruled with his beloved queen, Kakati. The royal solar bird Garuda came to the court disguised as a man and gambled with the king. He then became enamored of the queen and abducted her. But when Garuda heard of the king's great sadness and of his true love for Kakati, he restored her to him.
Artwork Details
- Title: Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan
- Date: ca. 2nd–3rd century
- Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Medium: Schist
- Dimensions: H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm); W. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
- Classification: Sculpture
- Credit Line: Purchase, Bernice Richard Gift, 1980
- Object Number: 1980.325
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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