Mask of Vaikuntha Vishnu, late 5th century. Learn more about 5th century masks
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The equivalent of the Capricorn Zodiac sign within Hindu astrology, it is a mythical sea creature that is believed to be the mount of the deities Ganga, Narmada and Varuna. It is often depicted with a terrestrial (elephant, antelope etc.) front half and an aquatic (fish, crocodile etc.) back half.