Narasimha, the Man-Lion Incarnation of Vishnu, Slaying the Evil King Hiranyakashipu
The sculpture depicts two figures. The figure on the left has a lion-like head with a beard and mustache and a human body. It has a collar-like necklace around its neck. The figure on the right has a human form with a pointed crown on its head and a staff in its left hand. The figure on the right appears to be sitting on the lap of the figure on the left. The figure on the left appears to be emerging from a pillar. The background is a textured beige fabric. The overall style is representational.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th–7th century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir) or Pakistan
- Dimensions
- 547 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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