Garuda abducting Queen Kakati

Garuda King abducting Queen Kakati, grey schist, Gandhara, 2nd-4th century A figure of a Garuda abducting Queen Kakati. The head of the Garuda is turned slightly to the left and wears a turban suggesting the royal status of the Garuda; this is emphasised by the earrings which he also wears.

Kind

artefact

Date

200–400 CE