India - Large wooden statue of Vishnu, late 19th century

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Inde - Grande statue de Vishnu en bois, fin du XIXe siècle 2

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North india

Large wooden statue of Vishnu, late 19th century

Statue for a family altar, trace of polychromy, 2 arms are missing (2 attributes remain visible, the club and the conch, the lotus and the wheel are missing) and a piece of clothing (see photos), beautiful patina of use.

Old French collection.

Dimensions: 48 x 25 x 15 cm

Dimensions :
- Height : 48 cm
- Width : 25 cm
- Depth : 15 cm

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Vishnu : Vishnu is one of the three gods of Hinduism (the two ohers being Shiva and Brahma). Vishnu is often depicted reclining on a lotus flower above the Shesha Naga. Lakshmi is Vishnu's consort, his mount is the eagle geruda. Vishnu's main attributes are : a mace, a chakra, a conch shell and a lotus flower