Four-Armed God Vishnu Holding Discus and Conch

Four-Armed God Vishnu Holding Discus and Conch

Vijayanagar period, 15th century · Thanjavur

Bronze

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Robert Allerton Purchase Fund

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