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Standing Vishnu with His Consorts, Lakshmi and Sarasvati

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a standing male with two female figures on either side. The male figure has four arms and is wearing a crown. He has a necklace around his neck and a cloth wrapped around his waist. A belt with a buckle is around his waist. Two female figures stand on either side. The figure on the right holds the male figure's right hand. The figure on the left holds a staff. Behind the figures are more carvings. The background is a beige wall. The male figure appears to be Vishnu with consorts Lakshmi and Sarasvati.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. second half of the 11th century
Medium
Black stone
Culture
India (Bihar)
Dimensions
359 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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