Figure of Standing Four-armed Vishnu
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Copper and brass
DATES
17th–18th century
DIMENSIONS
height: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2021.1.33
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Standing figure of the Hindu god Vishnu depicted in two tones of metal. He holds the discus and the conch in his upper hands and the lotus in one of his lower hands. The other hand appears to be held out to grant wishes. Rounded body and short legs. Could actually be Vaishnavi or Durga.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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