The Hindu deity Vishnu with attendants
Place of OriginRajasthan state, India
Date800-1000
MaterialsSandstone
DimensionsH. 22 in x W. 23 in x D. 5 1/2 in, H. 55.9 cm x W. 58.4 cm x D. 14 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB63S48+
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewVishnu is shown with four arms symbolizing his superhuman power. He holds implements usually associated with him: a club, war discus, and a conch shell. On either side of Vishnu are female figures, which may represent his wives, holding lotuses by long stems. Below Vishnu are very small personifications of his conch shell and war discus, each holding the respective items.
800-1000
approx. 300-400
1100-1150
approx. 900-1100
940-965
approx. 600-700