Three-headed Vishnu

anonymous, anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, anoniem, anonymous, c. 750 - c. 825

Vishnu is represented here with two extra heads, that of a lion and that of a boar. Originally he also had four arms. This manifestation of the Hindu god was especially popular in Kashmir between the 8th and 10th centuries. The tripartite crown and muscular upper body are among the characteristics of sculpture from Kashmir.

Artwork typefigure, sculpture, Visjnoe
Object numberAK-RAK-1990-3
Dimensions31.6 kg, height 64 cm x width 31 cm x depth 14 cm
Physical characteristicssoapstone

Identification

Title(s)
Three-headed Vishnu
Object type
Object number
AK-RAK-1990-3
Description
Visnu met drie hoofden. Uitgevoerd in groene speksteen.
Catalogue reference
- D.M.; Sander, L. Srinivasan, Visvarupa Vyuha Avatara ; Reappraisals based on an inscribed bronze from the Northwest dated to the 5yh century A.D., uit: East and west : quarterly review, 47, 1997, 1-4, pagina 105-170
- A.T. Gail, On the Symbolism of Three- and Four-Faced Vishnu Images : A Reconsideration of Evidence, uit: Artibus Asiae, 44, 1983, 4, pagina 297-307

Creation

Creation
- anoniem, Jammu
- anonymous, Jammu
- anonymous, Kasjmir
- anoniem, Kasjmir
Dating
c. 750 - c. 825
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Material and technique

Physical description
soapstone
Material
Dimensions
- 31.6 kg
- height 64 cm x width 31 cm x depth 14 cm

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Subject

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

- D.M.; Sander, L. Srinivasan, Visvarupa Vyuha Avatara ; Reappraisals based on an inscribed bronze from the Northwest dated to the 5yh century A.D., uit: East and west : quarterly review, 47, 1997, 1-4, pagina 105-170
- A.T. Gail, On the Symbolism of Three- and Four-Faced Vishnu Images : A Reconsideration of Evidence, uit: Artibus Asiae, 44, 1983, 4, pagina 297-307

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