An ivory figure of Vishnu
Nepal, 17th/18th century
The four-armed deity standing on a lotus base and backed by a halo and aureole, with Garuda at his feet
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) high
Details
- Title : An ivory figure of Vishnu
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Ivory
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 17th/18th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 94
- Price realised : USD 6,875
- Estimate : USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
- Provenance : The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired before 1996
- Exhibited : On loan to the Art Institute of Chicago since 1996