

Panel from a Ritual Chariot: Narasimha, the Man-Lion Incarnation of Vishnu
The sculpture depicts a man-lion figure and a human figure. The man-lion figure has a lion's head with a large mane and a human body, adorned with jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, and a crown. He has four arms. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near his face, and his left arm is extended downward. He wears a necklace and bracelets. The human figure, presumably male, stands to the right. He has a beard and mustache. He wears a dhoti and a necklace, with his right arm raised and his left arm bent at the elbow. Both figures stand on a rectangular base. The background features a decorative archway. The sculpture sits on a dark brown rectangular base. The sculpture is made of terracotta.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 17th–18th century
- Medium:
- Wood
- Culture:
- India (Tamil Nadu)
- Dimensions:
- 500 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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