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Sandstone torso of Vishnu
Gallery 21, long wall on left

Sandstone torso of Vishnu The Hindu god Vishnu, Preserver of the Universe, is represented as a youthful princely figure wearing a high crown, heavy jewellery and a garland. His four hands (now missing) may have held a lotus, conch, mace and discus. This statue, in early Gupta style, is from Mathura, North India. It was made in around AD400.

Acquired in 1996.

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