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Vishnu Flanked by His Personified Attributes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze statue depicts Vishnu flanked by his personified attributes. Vishnu is a central figure with a serene expression. He wears a crown and a necklace. A decorative halo encircles his head. His right hand holds a conch shell, and his left hand holds a club. A short dhoti wraps around his waist. He stands barefoot on a lotus. To Vishnu's right is a figure holding a discus. To his left is a figure holding a bow and arrow. A small figure sits at Vishnu's feet, leaning back. The entire statue rests on a square base with an inscription. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
India (Bihar)
Dimensions
394 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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