Vishnu

Vishnu stands beneath a circular halo and wears a jeweled kiritamukuta above carefully arranged curls. His body is lightly modeled, conveying strength without heaviness, while the transparent dhoti falls in graceful folds across the legs. Jewelry is rendered with precision, including necklaces, armlets, earrings, and the sacred thread crossing the torso. Long ribbons sweep outward beside the halo, animating what is otherwise a composed and symmetrical image.

Although some of the attributes are damaged, the figure can still be identified as Vishnu. The conch survives in the upper left hand, while the corresponding right hand would originally have held a lotus. Particularly distinctive are the smaller attendant figures flanking the deity. These represent personifications of Vishnu's divine attributes: Gadadevi, the goddess associated with his mace, and Chakrapurusha, the personified discus. Rather than appearing as mere accessories, they are treated as independent beings who turn their attention upward toward the god they serve. Their lively poses contrast with Vishnu's stillness and contribute to the sculpture's sense of animation.

At the center of the base, between Vishnu's feet, appears the small figure of the earth goddess Prithvi. Her presence reinforces Vishnu's role as preserver and sustainer of the cosmic order. Such subsidiary figures are a notable feature of Kashmiri sculpture, where complex theological ideas are often expressed through carefully integrated iconographic programs.

The sculpture balances a serene image of Vishnu with attendant figures that introduce movement and narrative interest. The carefully-modeled body, detailed ornaments, and compact composition reflect artistic traditions that flourished in Kashmir during the early medieval period. Though modest in scale, the work presents Vishnu surrounded by the divine powers and beings associated with him.