VISHNUBronze fire giltNepal 17th centuryDimensions: Height 31 cm ; Wide 11 cm ; Depth 11 cmWeight: 2594 gramsVishnu standing on a lotus base with beaded rim. In the front to his feet we see four-armed Garuda, bringing two hands together in front of his chest in anjali mudra, while the other two arms are spread out with his wings. He is wearing jewellery around his neck and circle earrings, his expression is stern. Vishnu's expression is soft and friendly. A small hairline is visible underneath an elaborate tiara and big floral pendants hang onto his shoulders. He is holding his archetypical attributes, the conch, the mace, the disk and flower bud. He is framed by a braided gate with an aureole around his head.