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Standing Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Standing Vishnu by Indian artist. The statue is made of dark green metal, possibly bronze or copper, and features a patina. The figure has four arms. The top right arm holds a conch shell. The top left arm holds a discus. The bottom right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting on the hip. The bottom left hand is open and faces outwards with the palm forward. The figure wears a long skirt and a short top. The figure has a tall crown on its head. The figure stands on a square base with a rounded edge. There are two curved protrusions on either side of the base. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. third quarter 10th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
India (Tamil Nadu)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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