Vishnu, Thakuri period, 10th–11th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 2 lbs (.9 kg), Sculpture, Vishnu as the divine protector and preserver of order assumes a symmetrical posture, his four arms counter-balancing one another as he displays his martial kingly attributes: war discus, battle club, and conch-shell trumpet
Keywords:
Vishnu, Thakuri period, 10th–11th century, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Gilt-copper alloy, H, 8 1/2, 21.6 cm, W, 5, 12.7, D, 1 3/8, 3.5, Wt, 2 lbs, .9 kg, Sculpture, divine protector, preserver, order assumes, symmetrical posture, four arms counter-balancing, another, displays, martial kingly, attributes, war discus, battle club, conch-shell trumpet
Image ID:
The watermark in the image will not appear on the final download.