Small Bronze Vishnu

This small cast bronze image is of Vishnu, standing, with four arms. The upper two hold attributes – a conch and a cakra. His principal right arm is in varada-mudra. The hand of his principal left arm rests by his side in a katyavalambita gesture.

The figure has a tall, conical crown and stands on a round dais.

The form is typical of South India, probably Tamil Nadu.

The figure has much wear from ritual handling and washing, and has developed a lovely milk-chocolate patina.