Vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu

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Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, is representing standing upright on a a five-headed cobra (naga) with its coiled tail, with which Vishnu is associated. He is guarded by two half-women, half-snake attendants, known as nagini.

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

Hastings

Title

Vishnu

Date

19th C

Medium

alabaster

Measurements

H 45 x W 23 x D 9 cm

Accession number

Y163

Work type

Statue

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