Vishnu's incarnation as prince Rama (Rama avatara)

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 2099
Type: sculpture
Date of production:
17th-18th c.
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: stone
Techniques: carved; faceted
Dimensions: height: 34 cm
width: 22 cm
depth: 11.5 cm
tömeg: 30 kg
Prince Rama is the seventh incarnation (avatara) of Vishnu. He stands stepping to the left, his upper body facing front. He holds a bow in his raised and outstretched left hand and an arrow in his right hand, which are his main attributes.
Grey stone.