Medieval Indian style Stone Head of Lord Vishnu style of the 12th century AD This stone head of Vishnu features a rounded face with almond-shaped eyes, heavy lids, and elegantly curved brows. Atop the head is a kiritamukuta, a crown-like headdress often worn by Hindu deities, symbolizing their divine status. It comes with a modern, custom-made stand. Lord Vishnu is a principal deity in Hinduism, revered as the preserver and protector of the universe. Alongside Brahma the creator and Shiva the destroyer, Vishnu forms the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity of supreme gods. He is depicted as having a blue complexion and usually portrayed with four arms, each holding symbolic objects representing his divine attributes. Dimensions: 200mm x 100mm; weight 1.81kg Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.