A black stone head of Vishnu
India, Western Rajasthan, circa 12th century
The gently rounded face very finely carved with full lips and incised pupils beneath winged brows, the fine locks of hair in tight curls along the hairline, surmounted by a hexagonal crown with lion faces on each side and a lotus on top
11 in. (27.4 cm.) high
A black stone head of Vishnu
India, Western Rajasthan, circa 12th century
The gently rounded face very finely carved with full lips and incised pupils beneath winged brows, the fine locks of hair in tight curls along the hairline, surmounted by a hexagonal crown with lion faces on each side and a lotus on top
11 in. (27.4 cm.) high
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