Vishnu Purushottama
This exquisite Vishnu sculpture from the later Gupta period embodies divine grace and cosmic order. Carved from sandstone, the deity stands adorned with a simple crown and a blank halo, symbolizing celestial radiance. Originally depicted with four arms, Vishnu held the Lotus (purity), Conch (primordial sound), Chakrapurusha (discus as a man), and Gadadevi (mace as a woman), signifying power and authority. This masterpiece reflects the Gupta era’s artistic refinement, often hailed as India's Golden Age, where idealized beauty and spiritual depth merged seamlessly in sculptural expression.
Object information could be updated as new research findings emerge.
DIMENSIONS/ SIZE
38 x 25 x 5 cm
COLLECTION THEME ( OUT OF THE 5 )
Art
GALLERY
Gallery D
OBJECT TYPE
Sculpture
REGION
Benisagar,Singhbhum Jharkhand
ACCESSION NO. / MUSEUM ID NO.
Arch. 64
TIME PERIOD
7th Century CE
MATERIAL
Buff Sand Stone
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