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Vishnu

800s

Nepal

Medium
schist
Measurements
Overall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund 1980.194
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The dark stone was highly polished and once gleamed like bronze.

Description

The axial stance and somber expression visually amplify the powerful nature of this four-armed Hindu god. The crown and fine textiles communicate his regal qualities. In his upper left hand, a conch shell signals the start of battle or the sound of OM at the opening of a mantra recited to quell inner demons. Vishnu’s followers glorify his ability to destroy demonic forces that bring imbalance and disorder, both throughout the world and within oneself.

Vishnu

800s

Nepal

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