Collection place: South Asia / Person depicted: Vishnu (Hindu deity) / Accession year: [Missing] - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Plaster head, accession number 9-14767, described as Head of Vishnu, plaster reproduction, red stained; scuffed, on black plaster base. Reproduction of 6th century sandstone. Original portrays Vishnu wearing the pillar crown.

Hearst Museum object titled Shell, accession number 9-11952a,b, described as Conch shell, ritual; shell, silver; top and bottom of shell have been removed, replace by analogous silver sections which are engraved with floral designs; symbols of Vishnu in raised relief cover the silver; stopper is silver, has chain, baubles; a) shell: 17.5 cm long; 10 cm wide; b) stopper: 14.5 cm long. Ritual use by Vaishnava sects (follower of Vishnu).