Garuda - Bronze - India - 17th century

A bronze sculpture in a splendid golden color depicting Garuda in human form. Garuda appears in a kneeling pose facing Rama, with small wings extending from his arms, wearing a conical hat, and his expression is one of reverie or reverence toward Rama. The face, somewhat blurred due to so much puja offered to the figure, is of great delicacy and refinement. The base is solid, and that, along with the conical hat, leads me to think of a bronze from Orissa.