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Standing Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal statue of Standing Vishnu by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a figure with a serene facial expression. The figure has four arms. The front right arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand positioned near the waist. The front left arm is also bent, with the hand holding an object. The back right arm is raised, with the hand holding a pointed object. The back left arm is bent at the elbow. The figure wears a decorative dhoti, a necklace, and a crown-like structure on the head. The figure has a small protuberance on the top of the head. The figure's legs are positioned with the right leg straight and the left leg slightly bent. The feet are bare with a decorative band around the ankles. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand or Cambodia
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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