Vishnu Resting on the Serpent Shesha (Vishnu Anantashayin)
Gray stone carving depicting Vishnu resting on serpent Shesha. Vishnu lies on the right side of his body on a serpent with multiple heads. He has one hand on his head and the other towards a figure on the left. The figure on the left appears to be standing and reaching towards Vishnu. There are multiple other figures carved into the background. The scene appears to be mythological.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 921–45
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- Cambodia
- Dimensions
- 600 × 384 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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