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
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
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
