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Torso and Head of Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of Torso and Head of Vishnu. The sculpture is made of dark gray stone or metal. The figure has a head with a crown on top. The crown has a lattice-like design on top. The figure has long hair on either side of the face. The figure has a necklace around the neck. The figure has a partial torso with one shoulder higher than the other. There is a small animal at the bottom. The background is white with a shadow underneath. The sculpture appears to be ancient. The overall style is traditional Indian.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–7th century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions:
358 × 624 px
Museum record:
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