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A Figure of Vishnu (© Fitzwilliam Museum)
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© Fitzwilliam Museum

A Figure of Vishnu

Artist: Nepalese

Location: Fitzwilliam Museum

Date: circa 1200 - 1400

Materials: bronze

Dimensions: height: 34 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £3,000 (Total: £15,000)

Vendor: Mrs Lindsay Renzulli

Review number: 2837 (1980)

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

Description:
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.

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