BronzeIndia , 18th century or earlierDimensions: Height 10 cm by 5 cmWeight: 171,9 gramsVishnu standing on a lotus flower on a square base with decorative incised patterns. Vishnu is four-armed and holding two attributes, the conch shell and the discus wheel. One hand is stretched out in the front with palms facing the viewer, varada mudra. The other hand is placed next to the thigh forming a fist, probably he was holding his weapon the mace or club. He is wearing a long striped dhoti with ornate waistband, a high conical crown on the head. The expression is awake and friendly, the nose partly missing or rubbed off.