Vishnu

anonymous, 700 - 850

This statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu has undergone some modifications in the course of time. The deity holds a discus (cakra) in his raised right hand, while his lowered left hand probably rested on a club (gada). However, his lower right arm is curious: it was probably bent originally, and straightened for symmetry during a later restoration. The rayed nimbus behind his head in any case was added later.

  • Artwork typefigure, sculpture, Visjnoe
  • Object numberAK-MAK-265
  • Dimensionsheight 30 cm x width 10 cm x depth 3 cm x weight 575 g

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Vishnu

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-265

  • Description

    Vishnu op vogel, (vogel is niet bijbehorend en Oost-Javaans), brons.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Midden-Java

  • Dating

    700 - 850

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 30 cm x width 10 cm x depth 3 cm x weight 575 g

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (purchase heirs J.A.W. Sieburg, 1950)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; from the heirs of Mr J.A.W. Sieburg, fl. 750, with 1 other object, to the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1950;{Note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1972

Documentation

  • P. Dupont, 'A propos d'une image de Vishnou en bronze', BVVAK (1953), p. 21-26

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