Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Multi-Faced Vishnu

Maker Indian, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

DateLate 3rd - early 4th century

Made/manufacturedIndia, Asia

MediumPink Sikri sandstone

Dimensions13 x 8 x 4 3/8 in. (33 x 20.3 x 11.1 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase, acquired with the generous support of Ed and Doris Wiener

Object numberS-82-1

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On view

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ASIAN

DescriptionA sandstone high relief of a four-faced Vishnu. The central face is flanked by two faces in the form of a lion and a boar at either side. The fourth face is implied at the back. The ends of feet are broken off as well as two of four arms, at the elbow.