Enquiry about object: 7284
South Indian Bronze Image of Vishnu
Tamil Nadu, South India 17th-18th century
height: 14.6cm, width: 6.2cm, depth: 4.6cm, weight: 473g
Provenance
UK art market
This good-sized bronze image of Vishnu has been finely cast with many details. The deity is shown standing. He holds a chakra and a conch shell in his secondary arms. His principal right arm is in varada-mudra and his left rests at his waist in a katyavalambita gesture.
He wears various body ornaments and jewellery, a striped dhoti with prominent, flowing ribbons, and a tall, tiered crown.
He stands on a lotus pedestal on a square platform.
The image is in fine condition, with good puja (prayer) wear and a warm, chocolate-brown patina.
References
Archer, M. et al, Treasures from India: The Clive Collection at Powis Castle, The National Trust, 1987.
Mitchell, A.G., Hindu Gods and Goddesses, UBSPD, 1982.
