Seated Vishnu
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Granite
DATES
ca. 12th–13th century
DYNASTY
Chola Dynasty
DIMENSIONS
21 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (54.6 x 29.8 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
1991.180.2
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Emily Manheim Goldman
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Block-like and rather flat carving of a seated Vishnu holding an unidentified object in his right hand, his left hand resting on his left knee with palm out and fingers bent to cover thumb. His locks are matted, rising above his head and then falling around the sides. He wears a jeweled diadem, multi-strand pearl necklace, sacred thread band around his abdomen, and armbands on his upper arm.
Condition: Nose chipped off. Chipped finger on left hand.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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