Standing in a frontal position, his upper left hand holding the discus and his lower right hand holding the conch, wearing a flowing dhoti with horizontal folds and a pleated central sash, a jewelled belt at his waist. His upper body with the sacred thread is adorned with heavy jewellery including a necklace inset with a central hardstone, floral armlets, long disc earrings and an elaborate crown.
Details
- Title : VISHNU
- Year : 17th Century
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt-bronze inlaid with semi-precious stones
- Dimension : Height 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.)
- Accession No : GNM_LOT 84_PUN_26
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : PUNDOLE’S
- Status : LIVE AUCTION The Art of the Himalayas from the Collection of Roshan Sabavala (M0009) (As per DEC 2021)
- ESTIMATED : ₹150,000 - ₹200,000
- SOLD : ₹150,000