The Man-Lion Avatar of VIshnu (Narasimha)
King Hiranyakashipu, an overly powerful demon, is gutted by Narasimha to restore the proper order of the cosmos
Artist/maker unknown, Indian
Geography:
Made in Uttar Pradesh, Mathura Region, India, Asia
Region of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura Region, India, Asia
Date:
c. 4th centuryMedium:
SandstoneDimensions:
14 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 3 5/8 inches (36.8 × 23.5 × 9.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
1987-18-1Credit Line:
Purchased with the John D. McIlhenny Fund and the Thomas Skelton Harrison Fund, 1987
Made in Uttar Pradesh, Mathura Region, India, Asia
Region of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura Region, India, Asia
Date:
c. 4th centuryMedium:
SandstoneDimensions:
14 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 3 5/8 inches (36.8 × 23.5 × 9.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1987-18-1Credit Line:
Purchased with the John D. McIlhenny Fund and the Thomas Skelton Harrison Fund, 1987
