Seated Vishnu

Medium: Granite

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 12th–13th century

Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (54.6 x 29.8 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 1991.180.2

Catalogue Description:
Block-like and rather flat carving of a seated Vishnu holding an unidentified object in his right hand, his left hand resting on his left knee with palm out and fingers bent to cover thumb. His locks are matted, rising above his head and then falling around the sides. He wears a jeweled diadem, multi-strand pearl necklace, sacred thread band around his abdomen, and armbands on his upper arm. Condition: Nose chipped off. Chipped finger on left hand.

Brooklyn Museum