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Himachal Pradesh, Early 11th Century
Bronze
Height: 4.25 in (10.5 cm)
Width: 2.75 in (7 cm)
Depth: 2.25 in (6 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

A folk depiction of Lakshmi and Narayana. The divine pair are enthroned on an inverted lotus seat, with Lakshmi seated on Vishnu’s lap. Narayana holds the shankha (conch), chakra (discus) and padma (lotus) in his hands, while Lakshmi holds a lotus. Vishnu’s kiritamukuta, or conical crown, is topped by the five‒headed Sheshanaga, whose serpent body coils to form the back of Vishnu’s throne. Both deities are elaborately adorned with crowns, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, girdles and anklets.

Himachal Pradesh, Early 11th Century
Bronze
Height: 4.25 in (10.5 cm)
Width: 2.75 in (7 cm)
Depth: 2.25 in (6 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

A folk depiction of Lakshmi and Narayana. The divine pair are enthroned on an inverted lotus seat, with Lakshmi seated on Vishnu’s lap. Narayana holds the shankha (conch), chakra (discus) and padma (lotus) in his hands, while Lakshmi holds a lotus. Vishnu’s kiritamukuta, or conical crown, is topped by the five‒headed Sheshanaga, whose serpent body coils to form the back of Vishnu’s throne. Both deities are elaborately adorned with crowns, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, girdles and anklets.