Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, here stands regally before a leaf-shaped halo. His four hands carry the discus, mace, conch, and lotus seed. He wears the sacred thread (a mark of a Hindu), a crown, and a wrapped lower garment. The broad face and stocky limbs of this figure are typical of sculptures from the Kathmandu Valley during this period. Traces of red indicate that worshipers once applied sandalwood paste to the sculpture as part of a ritual practice.
Details
- Title : The Hindu deity Vishnu
- Year : 900-1000
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Stone
- Dimension : H. 33 in x W. 16 in x D. 6 in, H. 83.8 cm x W. 40.8 cm c D. 15.2 cm
- Accession No : B86S9
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Culture : Hinduism
- Collection : Asian Art Museum
- Credit Line : Gift of Raymond G. and Milla L. Handley
- Acquisition Method : Gift
- Status : Not on display
- Department : Himalayan Art
- Location : Gallery 12