Figure of Standing Four-armed Vishnu

Medium: Copper and brass

Geograhical Locations:

• Southern region, India

Dates:17th–18th century

Dimensions: height: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Collections:

• Asian Art

Accession Number: 2021.1.33

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.

Brooklyn Museum