Miniature Seated Garuda Copper Idol

Beautifully crafted miniature copper idol of Garuda. This old copper statue is a very fine specimen of a lost-wax-cast method of idol creation in ancient India. It requires very good craftsmanship to achieve such details in this small a size. This idol of Garuda depicts him in kneeling pose with his wings spread and hands ready as foot-rests for his master Lord Vishnu, who he is ready to carry. <br> <br>A statue of Vishnu was probably a part of this piece since there is a pedestal fixed at the back of this Garuda statue. Garuda occupies an important position in the context of Hindu Scriptures, particularly Vaishnava scriptures like Bhagwad Purana. He is Lord Vishnu&nbsp;’s steed. Read more about Garuda <a href="https://www.cottage9.com/blog/post/garuda-in-indian-art-and-iconography/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. <br> <br>&nbsp;