Indian Standing Figure of Vishnu

Tall crown, wide stance, and a conch in each upturned hand.

This standing figure of Vishnu was cast in bronze in India in the 19th century. Vishnu is commonly shown with four arms bearing his emblems, including the conch, and small bronzes were made for household shrines. Here the god stands upright on a stepped round pedestal, with a tall crown and an elongated body, the lower hand held out in gesture. Two upper hands hold conch shells flaring at shoulder height. The bronze has darkened to a rich brown, with warmer tones along the raised edges.

About 4 inches tall. A small figure with a very upright bearing.