Vishnu

late 12th century

9.8 cm 22.8 cm 6 cm

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In this devotional sculpture, possibly made for a domestic shrine, the Hindu god Vishnu projects an image of strength and stability, his sturdy body standing firmly and his four arms radiating symmetrically to either side. Revered by his devotees as both personal savior and co...

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33737
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sculpture
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Sherry & Lawrence Phillips Collection; Sale, Christie's, New York, March 25 2004, lot 166; purchased by Michael de Havenon, New York, 2004; given to Walters Art Museum, 2016.
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en
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6
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