Title
Sandstone stele with a figure of Vishnu
Caption
Sandstone stele with a figure of Vishnu From central India / 10th century AD. Vishnu is the preserver and maintainer of spiritual / moral and temporal order in the Hindu trinity. His character is almost like a monarch / which explains his tall crown / elaborate jewellery and upright posture. In his hands he holds a chakra (wheel) and gada (mace). His third hand is held in varadamudra (the gesture of giving) / and his fourth hand / now broken / would probably have held a conch. Vishnu is also commonly seen holding a lotus / alluded to here by the small floral motif on his open right palm. This stele is typical of the sculptures from niches in tenth-century temple walls in central India.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_437
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,7Mb (2,4Mb) / 10,5in x 18,7in / 3150 x 5624 (300dpi)