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Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts Vishnu, a male figure with four arms, standing barefoot on a rectangular base with a green patina, wearing a crown, earrings, and a necklace. He holds a diskus, a conch shell, a sword, and his fourth hand is lowered. A flame-like design tops the oval arch behind him. A large halo surrounds his head. The sculpture is gold-colored with intricate carvings on the arch. The background transitions from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Gilt-copper alloy
Culture:
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions:
600 × 607 px
Museum record:
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