Vishnu
Figure
1750-1825 (made)
1750-1825 (made)
| Place of origin |
Vishnu stands in the usual pose except that the LR hand is in abhaya rather than varada mudra. LL hand rests on gada/mace. Conch is missing from UL hand. Separately cast, simply engraved base is permanently joined to the figure, with two holes from front to back for processional use. Subdued brass colour, moderate wear, fairly light cast.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Vishnu (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | cast copper-alloy, |
| Brief description | Vishnu; Sculpture, bronze, cast, Thanjavur S India, C17 |
| Physical description | Vishnu stands in the usual pose except that the LR hand is in abhaya rather than varada mudra. LL hand rests on gada/mace. Conch is missing from UL hand. Separately cast, simply engraved base is permanently joined to the figure, with two holes from front to back for processional use. Subdued brass colour, moderate wear, fairly light cast. |
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| Object history | Given by Mrs. L.S.Bradley. |
| Production | Thanjavur |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.110-1924 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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