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These are great. I did a quick search and found a couple more, like this..OnePotato said:Well, in the interest of wandering further afield....
I find the basic structure, proportions, composition, and geometry of some Indian bronzes very interesting.
Here are two images of Vishnu, Pala period, ca 11-12th century. (Left about 4 1/4" tall)
Lots of interesting features...
but also found this interesting. From the same period, with Vishnu on his mount, Garuda.
This one from the 7th Century:
and this one:
from this page:
http://www.crowcollection.org/browse_level3.aspx?ID=222
Which says "Stele of Vishnu Mounted on Garuda
India, Pala period
Vishnu, the second-named god in the sacred Hindu Triad, is commonly called the preserver of the faith. His mount is the mythical and omnipotent sunbird known as Garuda, shaped as half bird, half man. The Pala dynasty was centered in Northeast India in Bengal and Bihar provinces. In this sculpture, Vishnu is depicted on the shoulders of Garuda who rests on a lotus throne. The top of the stele is surmounted by the kirttimukha (grotesque mask) flanked by flying apsaras (heavenly nymphs)."
The position of Garuda's head makes me go "hmmmm".
I find this very fascinating. I love considering Indo-European Mythology, and the possible connections with tarot.