Object Details
Catalogue Note
- Dimensions: H 34.5 × W 16.8 cm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
- Material: Bronze
- Origin: Indian subcontinent
- Subject: Vishnu
- Pose: Seated on a lotus base
- Provenance: Amsterdam collection
Old bronze Vishnu
This four-armed figure represents Vishnu, the Hindu preserver and protector. He is seated on a double lotus base beneath an openwork aureole, wearing a high crown, jewellery and traditional robes. One raised hand supports a conch shell, while the remaining hands hold or form further ritual attributes and gestures.
The dark bronze surface carries natural patina and wear across the raised details. The open underside reveals the rough interior of the casting and the construction of the stepped base. Its Amsterdam collection provenance is retained as part of the object’s documented history.
Iconography and Context
The object’s form, material and surviving surface are best understood together. Its complete image sequence records the silhouette, construction and decorative details from multiple viewpoints.
Condition and Display
The bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 11 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.
Collector’s Note
A old bronze vishnu statue on lotus base with compact, display-friendly scale, combining its indian subcontinent bronze character with clearly readable sculptural detail.
