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Yoga-Narasimha, Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu in Yogic Posture15th century

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Small bronze sculpture of a four-armed, lion-headed seated figure with tiered crown, holding a discus and other attributes, on a lotus base with stepped plinth
Cast bronze sculpture of a four-armed seated deity with a conical crown, viewed from behind at a slight angle, raised on a tiered lotus throne with petal moldings and a stepped rectangular base with incised relief decoration; dark patinated surface with fine cast detailing throughout.

Unknown, Yoga-Narasimha, Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu in Yogic Posture, 15th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner G. Scharff, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Yoga-Narasimha, Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu in Yogic Posture
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
15th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (13.33 x 9.52 x 8.25 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner G. Scharff
Accession Number
M.91.232.8
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography

  • Markel, Stephen. "The Enigmatic Image: Curious Subjects in Indian Art." Asianart.com, July 28, 2015. http://asianart.com/articles/enigmatic.