Hand of Vishnu
17th century. Maharashtra, India.
Emerald and diamond in 22K gold. 14 x 8 x 1.5 cm.Fashioned from emeralds and diamond and set in enameled gold, this exceptional Hindu ritual artifact is engraved in Sanskrit on the back with devotional verses from the Bhagavad Gita in praise of Lord Krishna.
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