Large Bronze Vishnu

This tall, imposing solid bronze image of the standing Vishnu has a fine chocolate patina and wear consistent with considerable age and puja (prayer) use.

The figure originally was cast with four arms. The front right hand is inabhaya. There is a long pleated dhoti that reaches to the ankles and is incised with pleasing flower motifs; multiple necklaces, waist and breast cords; a very narrow waist and elongated body; and a tall, conical crown.

The figure’s feet rest on a round platform.

A related bronze is illustrated in Nagaswamy (2006, p. 218).

The image has lost two arms, has a flattened nose and no longer has the original plinth on which it would have stood. Instead, it comes with a custom-made, black metal stand and so stands in a stable fashion for display purposes.