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Figure of Narasimha. From Tamil Nadu, southern India, Chola dynasty, ca 950 CE. H: 109cm. Inv. AC 1963,1015.2. - The fourth (of ten) avatara or 'descent' of the Hindu god Vishnu is Narasimha, the man-lion. This sculpture of Narasimha follows typical Vishu images. The figure holds Vishnu's attributes, the conch and discus in his upper hands, while bestowing protection with his lower right hand. What distinguishes this sculpture is the lion's head. The rough base and back of this granite sculpture indicates that it was made as an image for a niche in a temple.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART307797
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1752px × 3072px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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10th century CE
Chola Dynasty (907-1053)
Figure, Sculpture
Lion
Narasimha
Stone
Tamil Nadu, Southern India