Vishnu Statue
- Period
- Colonical
- Date
- 2025-10-13
- Materials
- Metal
- Dimensions
- W-14cm, H-52cm, DM-22cm
- Site
- Galle Habour
- Inventory
- MAMG/2009/M/35
Full Description
Vishnu is a central character in the Hindu pantheon. He was venerated in Sri lanka since the middle part of the historical period. He lies on Ananta, a symbolic serpent of `time', with consort Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Vishnu's 'dasa avatara' which are the ten manifestation reflect his omnipresence and territoriality nature. This eighth Century Bronze image of the Gold Vishnu was recovered hen it was sunk in the near Galle.