Vishnu and Lakshmi

Historical period(s)
12th-14th century
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H x W x D: 22.6 x 13 x 9.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 in)
Geography
India, Himachal Pradesh state
Credit Line
Gift of Leo S. Figiel, M.D.
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1992.2
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Metalwork, Sculpture
Type

Hindu sculpture

Keywords
casting, chakra, Garuda, India, Lakshmi, lotus, mace, puja, Vishnu, WWII-era provenance
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Collection Area(s)
South Asian and Himalayan Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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