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South India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century / 900–950

Vishnu

The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Vishnu as sculpture (South India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century · 900–950).

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Vishnu is shown here in his form as supreme lord, his high crown indicative of his royal aspect; his four arms reveal his superhuman nature. His upper right hand holds a discus, seen from the side.

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The museum identifies this sculpture as granite.

The museum's collection notes: Vishnu is shown here in his form as supreme lord, his high crown indicative of his royal aspect; his four arms reveal his superhuman nature. His upper right hand holds a discus, seen from the side. In his upper left hand he holds the conch shell.

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