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Standing Four-Armed Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a four-armed figure identified as Vishnu. The figure has a reddish-brown color and appears to be made of stone or clay. The figure is adorned with a crown on its head and a halo behind it. The figure has long hair and wears a necklace. The figure has four arms. The right arms hold a conch shell and a wheel. The left arms are bent at the elbow with the hands resting on the hips. The figure wears a dhoti, which is a traditional garment in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. The figure stands barefoot on a rectangular base. The background of the image transitions from black at the top to gray and then white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India (Uttar Pradesh)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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