standing Vishnu

bronze, inlaid with silver
Western India (Gujerat), dated SV. 1522/1465 AD.
high: 18 cm.

Beautifully cast bronze, with rich silver inlay. Vishnu stands with four arms and, in his hands, his traditional attributes. Behind him left and right, six of his 10 Avatara. At his feet are the four Purushas (the small figures that originally carried his weapons; one is missing), and below Garuda. Very detailed prabhamandala, with a small figure on top.
The text states that this image was consecrated on the 3rd day of the month Magha (January-February) of the year Samvat 1522 (=1465).