Votive Plaque with God Vishnu
Unknown
19th century
Medium
Gilt bronze with ivory, semiprecious stones, crystal, and glass
Dimensions
51 × 41.5 × 5.9 cm (20 1/8 × 16 3/8 × 2 3/8 in.)
Classification
bronze
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
99656
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...