Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan, ca. 2nd–3rd century

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Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan, ca. 2nd–3rd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, H. 13 1/8 in. ( cm); W. 9 7/8 in. ( cm), Sculpture, 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

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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