Varaha, the Boar Incarnation of Vishnu
Scan The World
2,950
views
119
downloads
1
collection
0 comments
Loading comments... 
Varaha, the Boar Incarnation of Vishnu
3D
Published 2018-10-03T09:52:03+00:00
6
0
Add to Collection
Description
This stone sculpture depicts a Hindu creation myth, where the god Vishnu takes the form of a boar to rescue the Earth goddess (Bhudevi) from the depths of the primordial waters. Bhudevi stands to the right of the boar's head, and a serpent-goddess appears in front.
Licenza
Technical Information
| Date published | 03/10/2018 |
More Information
| Title | Varaha, the Boar Incarnation of Vishnu |
| Date | 900 AD |
| Accession | EA1969.43 |
| Medium | Stone |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Ashmolean Museum |
Object Parts
