Lakshmi Narayana
Description
This 200-year-old gilded bronze sculpture made by Nepali craftsmen depicts Vishnu seated on a lotus pedestal with his consort Lakshmi. This image is hollow from inside and made in parts and joined together. Vishnu can be seen holding his attributes (ayudhas). Both Vishnu and Lakshmi are in conversation as denoted by their hands in the vitarkamudra, a gesture of discussion or transmission of knowledge.
Sir Ratan Tata Collection
Collection
Himalayan Art
Object Type
Sculpture
Material
Gilded Bronze
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
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Date
19th century CE
Location
Nepal
Dimension
48.0(H) x 38.0(W) x 34.0(D) cm