Vishnu

Artist North Indian

Artist Bihar

Artist Uttar Pradesh

Date700s

Mediumsandstone

Dimensions50 x 24 x 11 cm (19 11/16 x 9 7/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineBequest of Charles B. Cohn in memory of Stuart P. Anderson

Terms

Object number1985.122

DescriptionVishnu, distinguished by a cylindrical crown, standing steadfast before a richly carved halo. He is shown wearing jewelry, a garland of flowers hung around his upper body, and a sacred thread over his left shoulder, a symbol of his spiritual commitment.
Label TextVishnu is regarded as the preserver of the universe, so whenever the world is threatened by evil he assumes the role of savior and comes to earth in different incarnations. Distinguished by the cylindrical crown, the deity stands steadfast before a richly carved halo. He is shown wearing jewelry, a garland of flowers hung around his upper body, and a sacred thread over his left shoulder, a symbol of his spiritual commitment.ProvenanceCharles B. Cohen

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