Bidspirit auction | Eight-armed Vishnu bronze figure

Eight-armed Vishnu bronze figure - Eight-armed Vishnu bronze figure Cambodia, Thailand or Laos, probably 17th century or earlier. Bronze, wooden base. Weight: 555 g. H. 20 cm, with base: 25 cm. A tin seal hangs from one of the hands, probably as proof of authenticity or export. Condition: Traces of age and weathering. Vishnu is depicted in the classic Samapada posture, with eight arms bearing his insignia. The primary right hand holds a bow. The figure is clad in a long sampot, the body is adorned with jewelry and a sash.