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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1947,0512.1
Description
Standing figure in black schist of Viṣṇu as his Varaha avatar. His foot is on a naga; he holds a lotus, conch, disk and club; face mostly broken away.
School/style
Pala Style
Production date
11thC
Production place
Made in:
India
(Eastern)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
India
(East)
Materials
basalt
Technique
carved
Dimensions
Height:
1.34 metres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
naga/nagini
hindu deity
avatar
Associated names
Representation of:
Viṣṇu
Acquisition name
Donated by:
F W Knight
Acquisition date
1947
Acquisition notes
A note in the main 1947 objects register states "This piece had lain unobserved in London docks for a considerable period".
Department
Asia
Registration number
1947,0512.1