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# 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

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.is-5-1973](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.is-5-1973) · Pramāṇa
