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Narasimha

Narasimha sits cross-legged, using his claws on his upper arms to disembowel the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who lies supine across on his knees. Thge avator of Vishnu is shown with eight arms. The upper arms hold a chakra and conch, as usual, the other four appear to hold a sword, shield, and a bow.

Kind
artefact
Date
1775–1825 CE