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Bust of Vishnu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a terracotta bust of Vishnu by an unknown artist. The bust is a light-brown color with a rough texture and appears to be made of clay or terracotta. It shows the upper body and head of a male figure with a serene expression. The figure has long hair that falls on both sides of the head and shoulders. The hair is adorned with an intricate headdress that covers the top of the head and has a decorative design. The figure wears a necklace around the neck. The left arm is missing below the elbow, and the right arm is missing at the shoulder. The bust is mounted on a small stand. The background of the image is a plain beige wall.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–6th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions
408 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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