Standing Vishnu ca. third quarter of the 10th century India (Tamil Nadu) Vishnu the Preserver is most often portrayed holding the militant attributes that symbolize his protective role. Here he holds a chakra (war discus) in his upper right hand and a shankha (conch battle trumpet) in his upper left. His lower left hand makes the gesture of resting on a gada (mace), while his lower right hand is held in abhayamudra (the gesture that allays fear). The upright prongs at either side of the pedestal originally supported a Standing Vishnu. India (Tamil Nadu). ca. third quarter of the 10th ce
Standing Vishnu ca. third quarter of the 10th century India (Tamil Nadu) Vishnu the Preserver is most often portrayed holding the militant attributes that symbolize his protective role. Here he holds a chakra (war discus) in his upper right hand and a shankha (conch battle trumpet) in his upper left. His lower left hand makes the gesture of resting on a gada (mace), while his lower right hand is held in abhayamudra (the gesture that allays fear). The upright prongs at either side of the pedestal originally supported a Standing Vishnu. India (Tamil Nadu). ca. third quarter of the 10th century. Copper alloy. Chola period (880–1279). Metalwork
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