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Torso of Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Torso of Vishnu depicts a male figure with a serene expression. The figure wears a crown-like headpiece with a large circular element behind the head. The figure's hair falls to the shoulders. The figure wears multiple necklaces and a garment around the waist. The figure's lower body is bare from the waist down. The figure is mounted on a metal stand. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 6th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions
278 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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