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The Hindu God Vishnu11th century

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Bronze sculpture of a four-armed standing deity on a lotus pedestal and tiered square base, with tall crown, layered jewelry, and detailed relief decoration throughout

Unknown, The Hindu God Vishnu, 11th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner G. Scharff, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Hindu God Vishnu
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
11th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
12 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (31.11 x 12.06 x 8.57 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner G. Scharff
Accession Number
M.91.232.6
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art

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