Small wood carving of Vishnu as Tirupati. The figure stands on a tiered burgundy platform, directly under a white, green and pink striped arch. Another larger, more ornate arch behind has columns painted on each side, and the top has a white face at centre. Both hands are extended out, with the right hand holding palm out, and fingers down. The upper body and chest are painted black, while the hands and feet are gold. The figure wears an ornate headdress with a gold cone extending from the top, large ear ornaments, chest ornaments, and sarong.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture South India
• Material wood, paint, stain
• Measurements height 21.5 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Kenneth Dent
• Received from Kenneth Dent

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• Made in Chennai

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• Creation Date during 2014
• Collection Date during 2014
• Ownership Date before February 23, 2018
• Acquisition Date on February 23, 2018

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3292/0007