A bronze figure of Vishnu
South India, Chola period, 11th/12th century
Standing on a lotus base over a waisted plinth, his hands holding the chakra and conch with the Shrivatsa at the right side of his chest, dressed in a dhoti secured with an elaborate belt and adorned with various jewelry, the face with steady gaze flanked by pendant earrings, the hair in a tall chignon and backed by a Shirashchakra
17¼ in. (43.7 cm.) high
A bronze figure of Vishnu
South India, Chola period, 11th/12th century
Standing on a lotus base over a waisted plinth, his hands holding the chakra and conch with the Shrivatsa at the right side of his chest, dressed in a dhoti secured with an elaborate belt and adorned with various jewelry, the face with steady gaze flanked by pendant earrings, the hair in a tall chignon and backed by a Shirashchakra
17¼ in. (43.7 cm.) high
.jpg?maxwidth=3840)