Visnu
Sculpture
6th century-7th century (made)
6th century-7th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The figure was four-armed, both arms on the proper right now missing. In his upper left hand, is wedged in between left elbow and body. The figure is modelled in the round, in the manner usually found at Sahri Bahlol, and wears a crown-like headdress and barrel-shaped earrings.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Visnu (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Schist- Dark brownish |
| Brief description | Figure of Vishnu, schist, 6th-7th century AD, NW India, Pakistan. |
| Physical description | The figure was four-armed, both arms on the proper right now missing. In his upper left hand, is wedged in between left elbow and body. The figure is modelled in the round, in the manner usually found at Sahri Bahlol, and wears a crown-like headdress and barrel-shaped earrings. |
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| Credit line | Given by M.Longworth Dames. |
| Production | North west India, Pakistan |
| Subject depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Haworth-Booth, Mark; Indian Sculpture: A Travelling Exhibition, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 1971
p. 53 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.242-1960 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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