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Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a central figure with four arms and a headdress. The figure wears a necklace and a short garment around the waist. The figure holds a discus in one hand and a conch shell in another. A snake-like object is positioned near the figure's lower body. The figure stands on a circular base. Several smaller figures surround the central figure, some of whom hold objects. The sculpture features an arch shape at the top. A circular design is behind the central figure's head. The sculpture is made of stone and is displayed on a white pedestal against a gray background. The title of the piece is "Vishnu".

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Sandstone
Culture
India (Punjab)
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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