Garuda carries snakes close to the sun, Dessins balinais de la collection Van der Tuuk

Garuda carries snakes close to the sun

Garuda carries snakes to take them close to the sun (museum title)

Dessins balinais de la collection Van der Tuuk (v. 1870-1894)

Movement: Balinese art
Date: 19th century
Medium: Drawing
Collection: Leiden University Libraries, Netherlands
Rights: Public domain
Photograph: Bibliothèque de l'université de Leyde, public domain

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Indonesia Asie Drawing Ink Bird Animal Bird man Snake Sun Cloud Feather Monster Tail Flower Crown Headdress Jewel Bracelet Mythology Hinduism Green Red Yellow Blue Gray Bali Garuda

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