Copper alloy Southern India, circa 15th century Vijayanagar period Dimensions: Height 41 cm by 25 cm Weight: 8967 grams Sculpture of Vishnu sitting in royal ease. The deity wears a high tiara and is richly adorned with bracelets, necklace and sacred cord. He holds in his hands his attributes : the wheel or discus and the conch or shankha. The other hands are lifted in front of him, one with palm facing up and the other with palm facing down. He has a prominent nose, the lips are smiling. Provenance : Parisian collection 2008-2020 Christie's Paris June 2008 European collection acquired in 1975