Name of the Museum /Institution
संग्रहालय/संस्था का नाम
Achaeological Museum, Uttar Pradesh
Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या
SM-UP-UP-205385
Title/ Name of Object
वस्तु का शीर्षक/नाम
Narasimha
Type of Object / वस्तु की किस्म
Sculpture - प्रतिमा
Dynasty /वंश
Chandella - चंदेल
Period / तारीख/युग
C. 11th - 12th Cent. CE
Style / शैली
Chandella - चंदेल
Provenance / उद्गम/क्षेत्र
Chandpur Distt -Lalitpur U P
Material / सामग्री
Stone - पत्थर
Sub Material / उप.सामग्री
Sand
Location at the Museum / संग्रहालय में कहा पर अवस्थित है।
Displayed
State/UT
राज्य/संघ राज्य क्षेत्र
Uttar Pradesh
Measurement/Weight
माप/वजन
Length(cm) / लंबाई
67
Width(cm) / चौड़ाई
Height(cm) / ऊंचाई
Weight(gm) / भार
Diameter(cm) /व्यास
Thickness(cm)/मोटाई
20
Depth(cm) /गहराई
Description / विवरण
Description / विवरण
Within the two pilasters Narasimha has been depicted in fighting position with the demon Hiranyakasipu. He has four hands, all are in action while fighting the demon. The ugra Narasimha has been depicted with wide open jaws, the wide open eyes, whereas that of the demon is triangular and pointed, a closed mouth, and standing eyes. This is one of the most remarkable sculptures and is well preserved.
Identification Marks /
पहचान चिन्ह
Identification Mark Images / पहचान चिन्ह का छायाचित्र