India, 19th century, Indian miniature figuring Vishnu

Inde, 19eme siècle, miniature indienne figurant Vishnou 2

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Northern India
19th century

Indian miniature figuring Matsya, Vishnu's first avatar, in the form of a fish
Size: 10,5 x 7 cm

Dimensions :
- Height : 10.5 cm
- Width : 7 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