Figure

Description

Sculpture or stele of the Hindu god Vishnu standing erect on a double lotus pedestal, attended by two consorts, Lakshmi (lower left) and Saravati (lower right), carved in black stone: Asia, South Asia, India, Pala period, 10th century

Museum reference

V.2016.36

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure, Stele

Production information

India, South Asia

Date

10th century

Style / Culture

Pala
Hindu

Materials

Basalt

Associations

Previous owner / collector: Grant, James William, 1788 - 1865
Depicted: Vishnu
Depicted: Lakshmi
Depicted: Sarasvati