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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
Museum record:
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