18/19th century Bronze Garuda statue patina 11.9cm, both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. In Hinduism, Garuda is the king of the birds, the mount of the God Vishnu, the messenger between the gods and men. In Buddhism, Garuda also considered as protector, this statue is in very unique Anjali-mutra posture, It is a gesture to send a message of peaceful spirituality to the universe in the hopes of receiving a positive message back. Provenance: Metok antique gallery, purchased in Fukuoka, Japan 1980s