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Seated Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown statue of a male figure sitting cross-legged on a rectangular base. The figure has four arms and wears a tall, ornate headdress. He sits within an ornate archway with rounded top and pointed bottoms on either side. The archway ends in points at top and bottom. The figure wears a necklace and bracelets. The figure's hands are positioned in front of him, with the top right hand holding an object. He sits against a plain background that is light gray at top and light beige at bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
India (Tamil Nadu)
Dimensions:
453 × 624 px
Museum record:
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