Bernard Picart (1673-1733), The First to Fourth Incarnations of the Hindu God Vishnu, 1722,

AVATARA Scarce series of original engravings of 1721-1722 representing Avatara or the ten incarnations of Hindu God Vishnu finally engraved by Bernard Picard (1673-1733). The eight incarnation is Kris

Bernard Picart(France 1673-1733) Frame size: 14"h x 17 1/2"w

PICART, BERNARD. 1673-1733. The Ceremonies and Religious Customs of the Various Nations of the Known World. London: Claude Du Bosc, 1731-39. 7 volumes in 6. Folio (447 x 275 mm). Half titles, titles i

Ca. 19th century Narasimha, Narasingh, Narsingh and Narasingha in derivative languages. He is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and one of Hinduism's most important deities. The man lion. Narasi?ha is

India, ca. 17th to early 18th century. Standing bronze figure of Rama, 7th Avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana. He stands on integral square base, holding his hands toge

BronzeIndia, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 17 cm by 13 cmWeight: 2540 gramsLakshmi Narayan describes a manifestation of the Hindu god Vishnu, usually with his consort Lakshmi together. Here he is sea

South Asia, Nepal, ca. 17th century CE. A hand carved stone stele depicting the Hindu god Vishnu, standing upon a half lotus platform, facing outward with a classic, serene expression on his visage. V

Ca. 19th century Narasimha, Narasingh, Narsingh and Narasingha in derivative languages. He is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and one of Hinduism's most important deities. The man lion. Narasi?ha is

Item: Vishnu Origin: Nepal Date: 17th century Materials: bronze Size: height: 12 cm Cast patinated dark bronze statue probably depicting a Nepalese variant of the Hindu god Vishnu. In a standing posit

A very fine and rare Old carved wooden effigy of the Hindu God Vishnu riding the Avian God Gardua. The sculpture has been painted with a reddish mineral pigment and shows extensive weathering and wear

South Asia, Southern India, Tamil Nadu, ca. 19th century CE. A finely carved wooden votive panel featuring Varaha (Sanskrit for Boar) - an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu assuming the form of a boar wi

A Carved Stone Sculpture of Lord Narsinmha 19th Century fourth incarnation of Vishnu. Height 15 1/4 x width 11 1/4 x depth 4 inches.

The Ramakian is Thailand's national epic of creation and while the story is identical to the long and complex Hindu epic of the God Vishnu's reincarnation on earth, the Thai version features clothing

Painting with colors on textile. India, Gujarat, 19th cent.The Eighth Incarnation (Avatara) of the high god Vishnu is Krishna, popular as an own god, showing blue color and very often depicted as an i

Four Piece Bronze Lot, to include Hindu gods on pedestals, including Ganesh, Vishnu and several others, each form having three figures

Ca. 19th century Khmer standing Brahma. Brahma is the Hindu God of Creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. He is sitting with eight arms holding a variety of objects. Brah

Ca. 19th century Khmer standing Brahma. Brahma is the Hindu God of Creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. He is sitting with eight arms holding a variety of objects. Brah

Ca. 19th century seated Brahma. Brahma is the Hindu God of Creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. He is sitting with eight arms holding a variety of objects. Brahma's fou

Ca. 19th century Brahma. Brahma is the Hindu God of Creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. He is sitting with eight arms holding a variety of objects. Brahma's four faces

Ca. 19th century seated Brahma. Brahma is the Hindu God of Creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. He is sitting with eight arms holding a variety of objects. Brahma's fou

Ca. 18th century Indian style stone Brahma. Brahma is the Hindu God of Creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. He is sitting with eight arms holding a variety of objects.

Southeast Asian architectural panel, First half 20th c., Bali, nicely detailed carved hardwood, depicting a pantheon of Hindu gods flanked by dragons, below a demon's face, 15.5"h x 29.5"w x 2.5"d

Naxin Ha is the incarnation of Vishnu, usually the lion image appeared, this is very rare.

Afghanistan or northern Pakistan, Hindu Shahi dynasty, ca. 7th to 10th century CE. A carved stone relief depicting "Narasimha" - the half human and half lion fourth avatar that Vishnu becomes in order