Bronze firegiltNepal, 16th centuryDimensions: Height 15,5 cm by 7 cmWeight: 480 grams with baseStanding Vishnu attached to plinth with four arms holding attributes, like flower, conch shell, discus and mace wearing a long dhoti with floral pattern and loose ends on the sides. The sacred thread or upavita encircles the torso also decorated with a necklace. The arms are also adorned with armlets and bracelets, a large tiara and ear pendants decorate the head. The face is serene and friendly with half-closed eyes, a raised urna between the eyebrows. The head is backed by a flaming aureole.Provenance:Ex Dutch collectionEx Pollak Collection Amsterdam