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The Hindu God Vishnuearly 5th century

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Reddish-brown sandstone sculpture of a standing four-armed figure with a circular halo and tiered crown, flanked by two smaller carved forms, mounted on a black base
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Hindu God Vishnu
Place Made
India, Madhya Pradesh (?)
Date Made
early 5th century
Medium
Reddish brown sandstone
Dimensions
6 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (17.46 x 8.89 x 3.49 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pratapaditya Pal
Accession Number
M.84.153.2
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1986.

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