Title : Throne with Incarnations of Lord Vishnu
Accession No : 7/4576
A throne with incarnations of Vishnu are depicted on the back rest. Lord Vishnu is depicted in the centre of the throne. The throne is resting on four hour-glass shaped feet.
Gallery
Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryNepal
Period
- Start Date20th century
Condition
- ConditionGood
- Action NoteCNR
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)29 x 50 x 19
- Weight (GRMS)0.00
Significance
- ReligiousVishnu is one of the important Gods of the Hindu pantheon and considered a member of the holy trinity (Trimurti) of Hinduism with Brahma and Shiva. Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the Universe. He appears on Earth in various incarnations (avatars) to fight demons and to maintain cosmic harmony.
- ArtisticMolten material, typically metal, is used in casting operations. Then, a cavity in a mould that will later become the shape of the finished object is filled with this molten material. When the desired shape is achieved, the molten material cools while typically absorbing heat from the mould.
Description
- DescriptionA throne with incarnations of Vishnu are depicted on the back rest. Lord Vishnu is depicted in the centre of the throne. The throne is resting on four hour-glass shaped feet.
- Inscription/Markings No
- RelationThrone, Singhasan, Vishnu, Varaha, Royal, Figurative, Mythology, Hindu
- Reference“Metal Art Work, Metal Crafts, History of Metal Work, India Metal Crafts, Brass Sculptures, Bronze Sculptures, Artistic Metalwork India, Metal Work Traditions in India.” Metal Art Work, Metal Crafts, History of Metal Work, India Metal Crafts, Brass Sculptures, Bronze Sculptures, Artistic Metalwork India, Metal Work Traditions in India, www.india-crafts.com, http://www.india-crafts.com/metal_work/history_metal/. Accessed 27 July 2022.
- KeywordThrone, Singhasan, Vishnu, Varaha, Royal, Figurative, Mythology, Hindu