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Four-Armed God Vishnu Holding Discus and Conch

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

Vijayanagar period, 15th century

Artist:

India
Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 141

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Four-Armed God Vishnu Holding Discus and Conch

Place

Thanjavur (Object made in)

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1401–1500

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

85.9 × 31.2 × 28.2 cm (33 7/8 × 12 9/16 × 11 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Robert Allerton Purchase Fund

Reference Number

1969.699

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