Seated Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze statue of Seated Vishnu by an unknown artist. The statue features a four-armed figure sitting cross-legged on a lotus base with a rounded top and a flat bottom. The figure has a serene expression on its face, with eyes cast downward. The figure sits on a double lotus flower. The figure wears a dhoti and a sash that crosses the chest, and a tall, ornate headdress. The figure has four arms, with the top right arm bent at the elbow and adorned with a bird perched on the wrist. The top left arm also bent at the elbow and adorned with a bird on the wrist. The bottom right arm rests on the knee, while the bottom left arm holds an object. The statue has a dark brown patina with green undertones, indicating age. The statue sits on a black rectangular base. The background is a plain gray color.