Vishnu - Wood - India - 1940-1950
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India, Vishnu, a hand-carved wooden sculpture from 1940-1950, measuring 22 cm high by 7 cm wide by 5 cm deep.
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Fascinating Indian sculpture in tropical hardwood, entirely hand-carved from a single block.
It depicts the god Vishnu, one of Hinduism's most important deities, shown in his majestic regal attire.
The work stands out for the details of classical Indian iconography:
The Four Arms (Chaturbhuja)
Symbol of omnipresence and power. In the upper hands the deity holds his sacred attributes: the Sudarshana Chakra, the solar disk that destroys ignorance, and the Panchajanya, the ritual conch symbol of the primordial sound of the universe.
The Head and Details
The head is topped by the tall conical royal crown (Kiritamukuta), decorated with geometric motifs. The face is characterized by a serene smile and large expressive eyes, while the body is adorned with rich necklaces carved into the wood.
The flat back and rough-hewn outline indicate that the piece was originally intended for a domestic altar or a sacred niche. A magnetic piece of ethnic art, ideal for collectors and lovers of Asian art.
Conditions
In excellent condition.
Notes
Restored and nourished with natural beeswax, a treatment that has enhanced the splendid warm dark patina of the wood.
Dimensions
[22 cm in Height] x [7 cm in Width] x [5 cm in Depth]
We ship with express courier for fast delivery with adequate packing to ensure protection during transit.
Fascinating Indian sculpture in tropical hardwood, entirely hand-carved from a single block.
It depicts the god Vishnu, one of Hinduism's most important deities, shown in his majestic regal attire.
The work stands out for the details of classical Indian iconography:
The Four Arms (Chaturbhuja)
Symbol of omnipresence and power. In the upper hands the deity holds his sacred attributes: the Sudarshana Chakra, the solar disk that destroys ignorance, and the Panchajanya, the ritual conch symbol of the primordial sound of the universe.
The Head and Details
The head is topped by the tall conical royal crown (Kiritamukuta), decorated with geometric motifs. The face is characterized by a serene smile and large expressive eyes, while the body is adorned with rich necklaces carved into the wood.
The flat back and rough-hewn outline indicate that the piece was originally intended for a domestic altar or a sacred niche. A magnetic piece of ethnic art, ideal for collectors and lovers of Asian art.
Conditions
In excellent condition.
Notes
Restored and nourished with natural beeswax, a treatment that has enhanced the splendid warm dark patina of the wood.
Dimensions
[22 cm in Height] x [7 cm in Width] x [5 cm in Depth]
We ship with express courier for fast delivery with adequate packing to ensure protection during transit.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
1940-1950
Country of Origin
India
Material
Wood
Height
22 cm
Width
7 cm
Title of artwork
Vishnu
Depth
5 cm
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