The Hindu God Ramachandra - Visnu, in his 6th incarnation.
Indian School, c.1800
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1800
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
59 mm (H)
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180644
Summary
Sculpture, bronze, The Hindu God Ramachandra - Visnu, in his 6th incarnation, Indian School, c.1800.One of eleven miniature images of the Hindu deities; a small bronze figure of the god Ramachandra (Visnu, in his 6th incarnation), wearing a quiver on his shoulder and raising his left hand to hold a bow (not represented). India c.1800.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Makers and roles
Indian School, c.1800, sculptor