Vishnu Lakshmi-narayana.

Vishnu Lakshmi-narayana.
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The eight-armed androgynous form of Vishnu & Lakshmi, known (among others) as Lakshmi-narayana, Vasudeva & Lakshmi.
Standing in samabhanga. His right half is that of Vishnu and his left is that of Lakshmi.
Vishnu's attributes are clearly represented: chakra (wheel), sankha (conch shell), gada (mace) and padma (lotus), as are Lakshmi's: Kalasa (pot), darpana (mirror), saroja (lotus) and pustaka (book).
One of the most distinctive features of this image is the hairstyle on Vishnu's side attached in Jata, which he usually wears in (Tiare) Mukuta.
Nepal, bronze, 19th century.
H 23 cm x W 18 cm x D 5 cm
Weight 1840 grams.
Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau. www.thecdmcollection.be
Sold with certificate of provenance.
Delivery: Shipped in a parcel insured to 100? its value, with tracking.

Ref: SN9EWY7U50

Style Asian Arts (Bronze sculptures of Asian Arts Style)
Period 19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century)
Country of origin Nepal
Length (cm) 18
Height (cm) 23
Depth (cm) 5
Materials Gilt bronze
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 4020, LIÈGE, Belgium
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