Vishnu

South India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century · 900–950 · Cleveland Museum of Art

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Vishnu is shown here in his form as supreme lord, his high crown indicative of his royal aspect; his four arms reveal his superhuman nature. His upper right hand holds a discus, seen from the side. In his upper left hand he holds the conch shell.

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Maker: South India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century
Date: 900–950
Medium: granite
Dimensions: Overall: 129.5 x 38.1 cm (51 x 15 in.)
Place of origin: South India
Held by: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · On view · 243 Indian and Southeast Asian
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund