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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
Museum record:
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