Untitled (A Bronze Vishnu) by Masilamani Achari
Tamil Nadu, Circa 2000s
Lost wax and bronze
Height: 13.7 in (35 cm)
Width: 3.3 in (8.5 cm)
Depth: 4 in (10.4 cm)
CONDITION
The lot is in good condition with signs of wear, losses, discolouration and weathering commensurate with age
Donated generously by Gita Ram, Chairperson of Crafts Council of India
Gita has been instrumental in enhancing, protecting, and creating secure means of livelihoods for artisans through social, economic, and sustainable production in addition to digital empowerment and entrepreneurship training for craft communities.
Lost wax - bronze artifact of a standing Vishnu from Tamil Nadu. This intricately carved sculpture of Vishnu depicts him holding a conch shell (shankha), discus (chakra) and mace (gada).