Antique Himalayan stele of Vishnu on Garuda carved of brown Mithuna stone. The Hindu God, Vishnu is shown here on his mount (vahana), Garuda. The giant bird deity (with the power to go anywhere), is carved in anthropomorphic form. The crowned figure of Vishnu holds four of his attributes: the conch shell, the club (or mace), the discus, and the lotus (padma). He and Garuda are surrounded by a fiery nimbus and sit atop a lotus thrown.

Ex: Spink, London

Age: 16th century

Dimensions: on stand 19 3/4" high x 14 1/4" wide x 5 1/2" deep (statue only: 17 3/4" high x 12 1/2" wide x 4" deep)