Description

This Vishnu group is from Central India. He is flanked by an attendant, possibly Garuda, and his consort. The deities on the top of the prabhavali verticals are not identifiable. As per the Hindu tradition, worship includes darshan, meeting the deity's eyes. Hence the attempt to recut the eyes. Despite the crude attempt, it is a documents of the ritual traditions in India.

Estimated age is 17th century
Dimensions: 5.25" H x 2.75" W x 1.5" D
Weight: 11.2 ounces
Origin: Central India
Material: copper alloy
Provenance: Property of a Private Collector

Condition

The eyes of Vishnu have been recut, thereby giving the owner a sighting (darshan) of Vishnu.

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5.25 x 2.75 x 1.5 in

Weight

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Vishnu Triad

Lot 0162

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