BronzeSouth-India, 15th century or earlierDimensions: Height 29 cmWeight: 3117 gramsFour-armed Vishnu standing on a square flat surface. The Preserver is dressed in a striped dhoti with beautiful decorations like waistband and chains. The chest is adorned with the sacred thread and numerous beaded chains and necklaces. The front arms are showing mudras, one with the palm facing towards us, abhaya mudra, while the other hand's ring finger is bent, slightly touching the thumb. The other hands are raised, holding two of his attributes, the Dharma Wheel and the Conch Shell. He is wearing a high, conical headdress with geometrical pattern and opulent ear pendants dangle on the sides. The face is large and friendly with open eyes and smiling lips. The back of the statue is worked with the same fine detail.