footprint

General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 1563
General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 1563

Representation of Vishnu's footprint (Visnupada) made from beaten copper sheet with engraved designs including Vishnu's symbols: conch (shanka), turtle, fish, lotus flower, and elephant goad, among other designs. Each toe has an engraved lotus blossom at the end with buds below.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
1563
Date
19th century
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 328 mm x 152 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
copper; copper alloy
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
On display: Horniman Museum > World Gallery > World Gallery Balcony > Horniman's Vision > Surrey House
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