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Standing Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts a male figure with a tall, conical headdress. The figure has a long skirt and a short top. The figure has eight arms. The figure stands on a black pedestal. The figure's facial expression is calm. The statue appears to be made of dark-colored stone or metal. The background of the image is gray and white. The figure represents Standing Vishnu by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 10th–11th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
India (Kerala)
Dimensions
272 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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