Guardian Figure- Visnu
Date19th century
MediumWood, lacquer, glass
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Southeast Asian Art Collection
Object number2003.7.15
DescriptionThe figure is standing in pointed, unadorned, cloglike shoes. It is covered in colored glass inlay except for the hands and feet. In its left hand is a trident, and a sword in the right. There are celestial adornments, including flamelike additions to the knees, shoulders, and ears. There is a hat with a finial atop it, and the legs are slightly bent and spaced apart.On View
Not on viewCollections
18th-19th century
early 20th century
Philippines
19th century
19th/20th century
1840 - 60's
