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Standing Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Standing Vishnu, a sculpture of a male figure with four arms. The figure has a tall, conical headpiece. The face is long with a straight mouth and nose. Two arms are bent at the elbow with hands held out to the sides, and the other two arms are also bent at the elbow but held in front of the body. The figure wears a long, pleated skirt and a necklace. The figure stands on a flat base. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
India (Tamil Nadu)
Dimensions:
461 × 624 px
Museum record:
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