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Standing Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Standing Vishnu by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of stone and features a figure with a weathered appearance. The figure has a headless body with a necklace around its neck. The figure wears a short-sleeved top with puffy sleeves and a sash around its waist. The figure has a long skirt and ankle bracelets. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting near the side, and the left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand holding an object. The sculpture is mounted on a black square base. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the sculpture. The figure has a large object behind it on the right.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Andesite
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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