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Standing Vishnu Flanked by Attendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dark gray statue of Vishnu flanked by attendants. The statue is of a male figure with a large disk behind his head, wearing a necklace and a headdress. His right arm is bent at the elbow, and his left arm is straight down. The statue stands on a rectangular base. On either side of the base, there are two smaller figures. The figure on the left appears to be sitting on a throne-like object, and the figure on the right appears to be standing.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Limestone
Culture:
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions:
358 × 624 px
Museum record:
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