Vishnu, Central India, c. 11th century - Lot 3

Vishnu, Central India, c. 11th century Beige sandstone, H. 58.5 cm The god Vishnu stands in a niche, adorned like a prince with multiple necklaces, bracelets, tiara, earrings and a belt with pendants. He makes the gesture of giving with his right hand and holds the disk with his left. The other two hands are missing, holding the club and conch shell. Surrounding him are his various avatars, from left to right: the dwarf Vamana, the fish Matsya, the boar Varaha, the turtle Kuma, the lion Narasimha. Two garland bearers fly above Vishnu, while various figures from his retinue stand at his feet. Erosions, accidents, visible missing parts, possible restorations. Provenance : - Paris Collection 2009-2023 - Hôtel Drouot, Lasseron & Associés, Chayette & Cheval, July 1, 2009, Lot 263.