Vishnu, Narayana And Laksmi Stele
Artist
Unknown
CultureIndian
Date14th century-15th century
MediumSandstone
DimensionsOverall: 23 x 15 1/8 in. (58.4 x 38.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.320
Not on view
DescriptionStele depicts Vishnu as Narayana with Laksmi on his left knee. She holds lotus in left hand, right arm around Vishnu's shoulder. Hand holding wheel appears between their heads. Vishnu holds club in upper right hand, conch in lower right. Both supported by partially kneeling figure whose left arm supports Laksmi's foot; right arm supports Vishnu's. Short female figures flank supports figure.
