Vishnu statue - Copper - India - 18th - 19th century
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This copper Vishnu statue from India, dating to the 18th–19th century, is titled “Vishnu statue” and shows the four-armed deity in a standing Abhaya Mudra pose with the Sudarshana Chakra, Shankha and Kaumodaki, measuring 34 × 12.5 × 65 mm and in good condition.
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This small bronze Vishnu statue, cast in the Tamil region of South India in the 18th-19th centuries, was a popular item among believers for home veneration or personal protection. Vishnu is one of the three principal deities of Hinduism, and this statue depicts him in his classic four-armed standing posture: the main hand is in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of reassurance), symbolizing protection of all beings; the other three arms hold the Sudarshana Chakra (wheel of dharma), the Shankha (conch shell), and the Kaumodaki Gada (scepter), Vishnu's iconic ritual implements. The statue was cast using the traditional South Indian lost-wax casting method, resulting in simple, flowing lines and a warm, natural patina.
This small bronze Vishnu statue, cast in the Tamil region of South India in the 18th-19th centuries, was a popular item among believers for home veneration or personal protection. Vishnu is one of the three principal deities of Hinduism, and this statue depicts him in his classic four-armed standing posture: the main hand is in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of reassurance), symbolizing protection of all beings; the other three arms hold the Sudarshana Chakra (wheel of dharma), the Shankha (conch shell), and the Kaumodaki Gada (scepter), Vishnu's iconic ritual implements. The statue was cast using the traditional South Indian lost-wax casting method, resulting in simple, flowing lines and a warm, natural patina.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
18th - 19th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
India
Material
Copper
Height
12.5 mm
Width
34 mm
Title of artwork
Vishnu statue
Depth
65 mm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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