A Figure of Vishnu

Nepalese

Fitzwilliam Museum

circa 1200 - 1400

The statue is made of bronze with incised decoration, gilt and set with gemstones. The god is shown with four arms, holding the wheel of life and death,etc. The bronze is heavily patinated, showing mineralisation to malachite in places.

• Medium: bronze
• Dimensions: height: 34 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £3000 ( Total: £15,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1980
• Vendor: Mrs Lindsay Renzulli

Provenance

Given by Sibley Miller to Mrs Lindsay Renzulli (the vendor) in 1939.

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