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Pendant with Four-armed Green Vishnu on a lotus with Nagas
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Vishnu, made of emeralds, holds his typical emblems, each made of gold: a discus in his upper right hand, the club in his upper left, and a lotus in his lower right hand. He sits cross-legged on a lotus pedestal made of spinels, nestled on the back of his mount, Garuda, shown with a crystal face, spinel torso, and turquoise wings. The intertwined bodies of nagas (serpent deities) form the bottom of this pendant; each naga holds a pearl in offering; their faces are carved from lapis lazuli. An eleven-headed serpent hood rears over the entire ensemble.
| Artist / Maker | Nepal, Kathmandu Valley |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600s or 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Nepal, Kathmandu Valley |
| Medium | Gold set with precious and semiprecious stones |
| Dimensions | Overall: 7.2 x 5.8 cm (2 13/16 x 2 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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