AN INDIAN BLACK STONE STELE OF VISHNU, LATE 8TH CENTURY Northeast India. The God of Protection standing on a double lotus base, three of his four hands holding his attributes, the raised hands holding the wheel and mace, the lowered left hand holding the conch while the right shows the varada mudra, the generosity gesture. Provenance: Collection of Mrs. L. and Mr. B., a former UNESCO Ambassador to India, in office from 1960 to 1970. Condition: Very good condition considering the age of this piece, with extensive wear, weathering, some slight erosion and minor losses. Weight: 24.4 kg Dimensions: Height 50 cm Flanked by two small figures at his feet, one male and one female.