VISHNUBronzeIndia 15th centuryDimensions: Height 40 cm ; Wide 15 cm ; Depth 13 cmWeight: 4604 gramsVishnu standing on a round plinth placed on multiple square plinths with abstracted lotus petal incisions. This is an archetypical depiction with four arms, two of them holding the conch shell and dharma wheel up in the air, another hand is holding the mace which is placed on the floor and the empty hand is forming the gesture of fearlessness. The dhoti is decorated with a pattern of circles and fastened by layers of belts and chains also covering the chest. The face is friendly and has experienced some rub off. The head is adorned with a high crown with floral pattern in the centre. The back of the statue is also executed as detailed as the front of the figure.