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Standing Four-Armed Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a bronze statue of Standing Four-Armed Vishnu. The statue depicts a male figure with four arms standing on a square base. The figure has a crown on his head. He wears a short loincloth and a necklace. His right hand closest to the viewer is in a fist, and his right hand farthest from the viewer holds a conch shell. His left hand closest to the viewer holds a discus, and his left hand farthest from the viewer is in a fist. The figure has a serene expression on his face.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Cambodia
Dimensions
382 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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