Sculpture of Kurma (Sculpture of Kūrma)

Upper portion of an image-surround (parikarma) for an image of Viṣṇu carved in reddish sandstone. In the centre is a four-armed figure of Yoga Nārāyaṇa in a niche with rampant vyālas on each side and a tiered roof of the phāṁsanā type above. He is crowned and in his raised hands holds a lotus and mace.

Kind

artefact

Date

900–999 CE