Lord Vishnu

Lord Vishnu is standing on a single lotus pedestal while Sheshanaga (seven headed snake) is behind his head. His right hand is in vara mudra and his left hand is holding a lotus. He is wearing a long upavita (sacred thread), vanamala (very long necklace) and a transparent lower garment untill his ankles. 8th/9th century (Pala period). Bihar, India. Bronze. Height 10cm.