cover image: Vishnu

Vishnu

From at least 1968-1987 Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987), method of acquisition unknown [1] From 1987 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, gift of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler [2] Notes: [1] See Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Gift Inventory, number L68.13.22, copy in object file. In 1968, Dr. Arthur M. Sackler loaned the sculpture to the Brooklyn Museum, where the museum assigned it the loan number of “L68.13.22.” [2] Pursuant to the agreement between Dr. Arthur M. Sackler and the Smithsonian Institution, dated July 28, 1982, legal title of the donated objects was transferred to the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery on September 11, 1987. Research completed October 20, 2022 Arthur M. Sackler Collection The Collection in Context: Paul Gaugin (November 20, 1996 to May 7, 1997) Sculpture of South Asia and the Himalayas (November 19, 1992 to July 9, 2017) Treasures from the Smithsonian Institution at the Royal Scottish Museum (August 11, 1984 to November 5, 1984) Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987)
india art hinduism hindus south asians vishnu conch shell south asian and himalayan art himalayan peoples chola dynasty (850 - 1280) chakra sackler, arthur m
Collection
Google Cultural Institute Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Date published
12th century
Dates
Chola dynasty
Format
Bronze
Pages
H x W x D: 54 x 23.2 x 18.1 cm (21 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 7 1/8 in)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
S1987.17
Rights
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/d2a3bd56d3e832d3fac2275c79d181fa

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