AN IMPORTANT EARPIECE WITH VISHNU AND GARUDA
Garuda’s links to Vishnu – the Hindu god who fights injustice and destroys evil in his various avatars to preserve dharma, has made him an iconic symbol of king’s duty and power, an insignia of royalty or dharma. His eagle-like form is shown either alone or with Vishnu, signifying divine approval of the power of the state.
The two figures on either side of Vishnu represent.
The figure of Garuda also holds a symbolic representation of freedom and liberation in Hinduism. His association with Lord Vishnu, the preserver and maintainer of cosmic order, signifies the pursuit of liberation (moksha) as a path to break free from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). Garuda is often depicted as carrying individuals to salvation, representing the aspiration for spiritual emancipation.
Place of origin | Central Java |
Date | 8 – 10th Century |
Weight | 34 grams |
Dimensions | Height:3.5cm
Width: 3cm |
Availability | US$ |
Reference number | SO-00000 |