Vishnu

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of Vishnu. The sculpture is made of dark gray stone or metal and stands on a square base. The figure has four arms, with the top right arm bent at the elbow and holding an object. The top left arm is also bent at the elbow and holds an object. The bottom left arm appears to be missing the lower portion. The bottom right arm is bent at the elbow. The figure wears a crown on its head, with long hair visible on either side of the face. The figure wears a necklace around its neck and bracelets on both wrists. The figure's torso is bare, and it wears a short skirt or loincloth. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.