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The Hindu God Vishnulate 9th century

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Bronze sculpture of a multi-armed seated deity seen from behind, with green and rust patina, seated on a carved lotus throne with a stepped rectangular base

Unknown, The Hindu God Vishnu, late 9th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Indian Art Special Purpose Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Hindu God Vishnu
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
late 9th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
5 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.89 x 8.89 cm)
Credit Line
Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.87.106
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.

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