Vishnu as Narayana
Artist
Unknown
CultureIndian
Date14th-15th century
MediumMarble
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 x 19 in. (31.8 x 48.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.295
Not on view
DescriptionVishnu, as Narayana, seated with Laksmi on his left knee, both supported by a small figure (perhaps Garuda) with features worn away. Vishnu holds CHAKRA in upper right hand, conch lower right, club in upper left behnid Laksmi. Difficult to determine lower left as well as extension of wheel (or another arm?) which has broken off right arms area. Sunburst type of arch behind heads. Entire piece of rectangular shape. Some small spots of red PUJA powder in crevices. Piece broken off around right arm area (just below shoulder); lower part of Laksmi's right knee gone as well as that and some lower leg of Vishnu. Stone very worn, smooth and shiny in spots. Base has irregular outline, originally having steps outward to accomodate the couple.
19th century